India, Jan. 3 -- A political storm has erupted after Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand women and child welfare minister Rekha Arya, allegedly made remarks suggesting that girls from Bihar could be "brought for marriage" for Rs.20,000-25,000.

While Sahu has issued an apology following the backlash, the BJP has distanced itself from his remarks.

A purported video on social media showed Sahu saying apparently to young men at an event, "Will you get married in old age? If you are unable to get married, we will bring a girl for you from Bihar. you can get one there for Rs.20,000 to 25,000." Speaking at the event in Almora, he was also heard telling the audience, "Come with me, we'll get you married."

After the video triggered ou...