Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday got irked when Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, Harivansh Narayan Singh, attached her husband Amitabh Bachchan's name while addressing her.
When calling upon her to speak in the House, Harivansh Narayan Singh said, "Shrimati Jaya Amitabh Bachchan ji, please."
She retorted, saying, "Sir, sirf Jaya Bachchan bolte to kaafi hojata tha." (It would have been enough to call me Jaya Bachchan).
Singh then said, "Yaha pura naam likha tha isliye maine bhi wahi kiya." (Your full name was written here, I just repeated the same).
Jaya Bachchan expressed her displeasure, emphasising women should be recognised by their own names and identities, rather than being defined by their husbands' names. "Ye jo hain kuch naya tarika hain ki mahilaayen apne pati ke naam se jaani jaye. Unka koi astitva nahi. Unki koi upalabdh hi nahi hain, apne mein aur astitva nahi hain," she said.
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Jaya Bachchan's reaction to the way she was addressed sparked reactions across social media, with many users lauding her for standing up for herself. However, some Netizens pointed out inconsistencies in her stance, noting her use of the 'Bachchan' surname.
AdvertisementNetizens also pointed out that since her name in the official records was listed as Jaya Amitabh Bachchan, she was addressed like that.
In her own nomination documents and hence Rajya Sabha official records, her name is Smt. Jaya Amitabh Bachchan .. but no .. she wants to be referred as Smt. Jaya Bachchan only .. which is fine but then why call it “Naya Tareeka” when you yourself used that “Tareeka” officially. pic.twitter.com/FMXSgS8mrf
July 29, 2024 Sinha-whether she would be in parliament or not if she is not Amitabh Bachchan's wife is besides the point,when she writes her name as Jaya Bachchan,the Chairman has no right to address her as Jaya Amitabh Bachchan,good she reacted the way she did.
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