During a recent session in the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He presented a detailed account of how an educated woman could potentially constrain her husband during sexual intercourse. Kumar went on to describe, in explicit terms, how educated women could advise their husbands not to ejaculate inside them as a means of birth control. Unsurprisingly, his speech elicited a mix of laughter and shock among the legislators present.

Kumar's rationale was that educated women could contribute to population control by educating their husbands about sexual practices. While his intent might have been to discuss sex education and its role in controlling population growth, the way he chose to convey this message was crude, insensitive, and offensive. It was a stark departure from the decorum one would expect from a chief minister.

He quoted, "When an educated woman gets married, her husband is often intimate with her, especially in winter, contributing to a higher birth rate. Therefore, an educated woman, aware of this, can advise her husband not to ejaculate inside but outside." 

"The husband's acts led to more births. However, with education, a woman knows how to restrain him... this is the reason the numbers (of births) are coming down...You, journalists, also understand it well. Earlier, it (fertility rate) was 4.3, but it has now reached 2.9. And, soon, we will reach 2," Kumar had explained.

The incident didn't go unnoticed, as it sparked strong reactions from various quarters. Tejashwi Yadav, the Deputy Chief Minister, attempted to defend Kumar's comments, categorizing them as an attempt at sex education. However, several opposition leaders and organizations demanded a public apology and strict action against the Chief Minister.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) condemned Kumar's remarks, calling them vulgar and derogatory. They urged the Speaker of the Bihar Assembly to take firm action and demanded an apology from the Chief Minister. NCW chief Rekha Sharma took to social media to express her disapproval and called on prominent female leaders to denounce Kumar's comments.

There is a fine line between professional and personal language that we've always been taught in school. Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, seems to have crossed that line during his recent speech on the socio-economic implications of the caste census. His use of crude, insensitive, and vulgar language drew justified criticism from various quarters.

While it's essential to discuss topics like sex education and population control, there are more appropriate and respectful ways to address them. Sex education is undoubtedly vital, but it should be approached with sensitivity and respect for the dignity of all individuals. Though intended for a noble cause, Kumar's comments lacked the necessary decorum and sensitivity.

In the aftermath of this incident, it's clear that leaders like Nitish Kumar need to be more mindful of their language, especially when addressing sensitive subjects. Stricter rules and guidelines should be in place to ensure that such lapses in professionalism and decency do not occur in the future. It reminds leaders to set an example for society, not undermine it with inappropriate language and conduct.