Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's comments on women's education to bring down the state's birth rate have stirred a controversy. (Photo: PTI)

During a debate in the Assembly, Nitish Kumar pointed out that with education, the fertility rate had come down. (Photo: PTI)

Chaos erupted in the Bihar Assembly over his remarks on Wednesday as Opposition leaders staged a protest. (Photo: PTI)

Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav backed the Chief Minister, saying he was talking about sex education. (Photo: PTI)

After facing flak, Nitish Kumar apologised for his remarks. (Photo: PTI)

BJP accused the Bihar CM of being misogynistic, vulgar, and patriarchal. (Photo: PTI)

BJP said Nitish Babu has a 'fixation' with 'B-grade' adult films. (Photo: PTI)

PM Narendra Modi also slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for using ‘derogatory' language against women. (Photo: PTI)

'Kitne neeche giroge? Aur duniya mein desh ki beizzati kara rahe ho,' PM Modi said at a rally. (Photo: PTI)

The NCW has demanded strong action from Bihar Assembly Speaker against Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

In a letter to the Speaker, the NCW strongly condemned the use of such derogatory and vulgar statements by the CM. (Photo: PTI)