US singer Mary Millben praises PM Modi and criticizes Nitish Kumar’s comments, saying, “If I were an Indian citizen”

The well-known African-American singer Mary Millben criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday for his divisive comments made in the state assembly regarding women’s participation in population control and urged a “courageous” woman to “step up” and announce her candidacy for the position. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also commended by Millben for his support of women, calling him the greatest leader for India and the advancement of its people.

Mary Millben, who has previously publicly backed Modi, also urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to “empower a woman to lead in Bihar” in a video message shared on social networking platform X.

“Today, India faces a defining moment,” stated Millben, urging Nitish Kumar to quit. Exactly in Bihar. when there is a threat to the worth of women. And I think there’s just one way to overcome this obstacle. In light of the remarks made by Chief Minister #NitishKumar Ji, I think it is time for a strong woman to come up and announce her bid to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar. “If I were an Indian citizen, I would relocate to Bihar and seek the position of Chief Minister.”

According to the holy texts, Queen Esther’s cousin Mordecai warned her to openly approach her husband the King in order to aid in the rescue of her people, the Jews. Mordecai was the one who pushed Esther to see her role as queen, as well as her position and period within the kingdom, as pivotal points in the history of her people—the Jews. “Who knows but that you, Esther, have come to the kingdom, made Queen, for such a time as this?” Mordecai asked Esther. I think it’s time for Nitish Kumar to step down and for Bihar to have its Esther,” Millben said.

“For a moment like this, you, the people of Bihar, India, have the ability to vote in a woman and to vote in change. The African-American vocalist advised, “Namaste.”

In India, Millben became well-known during Modi’s official visit to the US. She made news when she sang “Jana Gana Mana,” the national hymn of India, and touched the prime minister’s feet.

Why does Mary Millben back PM Modi?

“The answer is simple,” said Millben, elaborating on her support for Modi. I adore India. Furthermore, I think that Prime Minister Modi is the ideal leader for both India and the advancement of its people. He is the most capable leader for both the US-Indian relationship and the stability of the international economy. The PM represents women.

Nitish Kumar extends regrets

In the state house on Tuesday, Nitish Kumar incited a furious debate by highlighting the need for women to have an education in order to manage the population and providing a detailed account of how an educated woman might constrain her husband during sex.

Women’s organizations and the opposition criticized his comments. In response to criticism of his statements, Kumar issued an apology and withdrew his statement on Wednesday.

Bihar CM is attacked by PM Modi

But Modi took a sharp jab at Kumar, saying there was “no shame” in the crude remarks made in the state legislature. While speaking at a Madhya Pradesh election rally, Modi mentioned the Bihar chief minister but did not mention him by name.