Effigies of Jaiswal burnt in Kanpur over his remarks

Several women groups and BJP activists burnt effigies of Shriprakash Jaiswal over his remark that wives lose charm with the passage of time.

Kanpur: Several women groups and BJP activists Tuesday burnt effigies of Union minister Shriprakash Jaiswal over his controversial remark that wives lose charm with the passage of time.

Enraged women blackened Jaisawal`s posters and raised slogans against him.

BJP demanded resignation of the Jaiswal while protesting at Parade square.

Meanwhile, protesters tried to block the road at Bada square area but police prevented them.
Jaiswal, while addressing a function on Sunday night, said, "new new victory and new new wedding, both of them have their own importance."

As time will pass, the victory will become old. As time passes wife also becomes old, that charm does not sustain, Jaiswal said.

PTI