Singer Ipsal Sanjal Apologizes for Remarks on Menstruation Practices

Kathmandu. Singer Ipsal Sanjal, who was embroiled in controversy due to remarks made in a television interview, has apologized. Writing a long clarification on social media Facebook, she apologized, stating that her remarks hurt the self-respect and feelings of the people of Achham.

Some time ago, during a television interview, she claimed that in an Achhami family living in America, women are still kept in separate rooms outside the house during menstruation. Her strong criticism is ongoing on social media regarding the same issue. Therefore, she has admitted that she has never been to America and does not have direct evidence of the situation there.

‘After presenting content related to menstruation health and awareness on social media, a well-wisher from America called and told me that a person from Achham discriminates during menstruation even in America, which I mentioned’, she said, ‘During the interview, the same thing came out as my statement, which was not intended to attack the prestige of Achham.’ She also clarified that she does not have proof of the claim as she is currently unable to contact that well-wisher.

Mentioning that she has been involved in the campaign against the Chhaupadi system since a young age, she said, ‘I did not mean that women should be allowed to enter the kitchen or prayer room during menstruation, but rather that daughters should be allowed to stay inside the house in a safe and clean place and avoid the potential risks of staying in the Chhau shed.’