MUMBAI: BJP Minister Vijaykumar Gavit mentioned at a public event in the Nandurbar district of northern Maharashtra that Aishwarya Rai's eyes radiate due to her diet including fish. The State Tribal Welfare Minister stated that consuming fish regularly can lead to luminous eyes similar to those of actress Aishwarya Rai.
People who consume fish on daily basis develop smooth skin and their eyes sparkle. If anyone looks at you, the person will get attracted (towards you). Did I tell you about Aishwarya Rai? She lived near seashore in Mangaluru. She would consume fish daily. Have you seen her eyes?…
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‘Those who include fish in their daily diet tend to have healthy skin and vibrant eyes. Such attributes can make one more appealing to others. Have you noticed Aishwarya Rai's example? She resided near the beach in Mangalore and had a routine of consuming fish daily. Observe the shine of her eyes. A similar effect can be attained,’ Minister Vijaykumar Gavit explained.
म्हणून ऐश्वर्या रॉयचे Aishwarya Rai डोळे आणि त्वचा सुंदर आहे - आदिवासी विकास मंत्री VijayKumar Gavit#vijaykumargavit #aishwaryaraibachchan #aishwaryarai #adiwasi #maxmaharashtra@AishwaryaWeb @DrVijayKGavit pic.twitter.com/2kFhmgSRBk
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Following the widespread circulation of the video containing the minister's statements on social media platforms, a wave of criticism ensued. NCP legislator Amol Mithkari expressed that the minister should prioritize addressing the challenges encountered by tribal communities instead of making such unsubstantiated remarks.