Rajasthan BJP chief apologises for remarks comparing state budget to dark-skinned bride

Jaipur: Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia on Thursday apologised for his controversial remark comparing the state budget with a dark-complexioned bride after getting a makeover.Talking to reporters after Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot presented the Budget for the year 2022-23 on Wednesday, Poonia had said, "It seems to be a 'daubed up' budget. It seems like a dark-complexioned bride has been taken to a beauty parlour and presented after a good makeup.The remarks drew strong criticism with the ruling Congress targeting him for using such a language against women."I was giving reaction to the budget during which I spontaneously spoke a few words. Usually, I do not use such words. If my words have hurt someone's sentiments, then I humbly apologise," he said in a video statement.PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra, chairperson of Rajasthan Commission for Women, Rehana Rayaz, and others had condemned Poonia's statement.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.