Mumbai:
, Expressing regret over this, he said, ‘My intention was not to insult anyone. If my statement has hurt anyone, I apologize.Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Vijaykumar Gavit says, “People who consume fish on a daily basis develop smooth skin and their eyes sparkle. If anyone looks at you, the person will get attracted (towards you). You must have seen the eyes of Aishwarya Rai How beautiful… pic.twitter.com/gjuSY8ycTH
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023
Let us tell you that a controversy started after the video of the speech given by Gavit in a public meeting went viral. In which he had given the statement that, ‘By eating fish daily, one gets ‘beautiful eyes’ like actress Aishwarya Rai. Did I tell you about Aishwarya Rai? She lived near the beach in Mangaluru. She must be eating fish daily. Have you seen his eyes? Your eyes will also become like theirs. Fish contains some oil, which makes your skin soft. The State Women’s Commission had sent her a notice on this comment.
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Gavit has now said that he was speaking in a local accent, but news channels took his remarks out of context. I have never made derogatory remarks against women in my entire life.
Maharashtra State Women’s Commission chief Rupali Chakankar said on Tuesday, ‘Minister Vijaykumar Gavit, in a written reply submitted to the commission, has also said that news channels quoted him out of context.’
