'Pregnancy is an excuse,' says Congress MLA on woman on leave
A row erupted after Congress MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj made offensive comments against a Female Range Officer, questioning her attendance at work due to her pregnancy. He reportedly said, "Till last date, she wants salary...but can't come to the meeting." "Pregnancy is an excuse. One should feel ashamed. Every time it's...same excuse. 'I'm pregnant, I'm going to the doctor'," he added.