Watch Video: Jaya Bachchan Objects to Being Called 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan' in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Actress and Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan often makes headlines for her outspoken statements. Recently, a video of her expressing displeasure at Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, has gone viral, eliciting various reactions from fans.
The incident occurred during a session in the Rajya Sabha when Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh addressed Jaya Bachchan as "Jaya Amitabh Bachchan," which she found unacceptable. "Mrs. Jaya Amitabh Bachchan ji, please," he said. To this, Jaya Bachchan promptly responded, "Sir, just Jaya Bachchan would have sufficed."
Harivansh Narayan Singh then explained, "It was written in full, so I repeated it." Jaya Bachchan retorted, highlighting a broader issue, "This new trend of women being known by their husband's name..."
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The exchange, captured on video, quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing a mix of support and criticism from the public. Many praised Jaya Bachchan for standing up against the practice of addressing women by their husband's name, emphasizing the importance of individual identity.
This incident underscores the ongoing debate about gender equality and the recognition of women by their own merits and identities, rather than being seen through the lens of their marital status. Jaya Bachchan's reaction resonates with many who advocate for women's rights and equality in all spheres of life.
