Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Nitish Kumar Sparks Controversy by Pulling Hijab
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, did something that upset many people.
He pulled off the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor while giving her a job letter.
This happened at a big event where he was giving job letters to many doctors.
People on the internet and in politics are very angry about this.
They say it was not respectful and that it went against her religious beliefs.
Some people even think he did this to please certain political groups.
Others are worried about his behavior and think he should say he's sorry.
This is not the first time he has done something controversial in public.
Nitish Kumar pulled down a Muslim woman doctor's hijab during an appointment ceremony in Patna.
The incident was captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparking backlash.
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attempted to stop Kumar but was unsuccessful.
Opposition parties, including the RJD and Congress, criticized Kumar's actions, questioning his mental state and political alignment.
This incident follows another controversy where Kumar was seen laughing during the National Anthem.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister, and a Muslim AYUSH doctor
- What
- Nitish Kumar pulled down the doctor's hijab during an appointment ceremony
- When
- During a recent official program in Patna
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Reasons unclear; speculated to be related to religious or political motives
- Event
- Hijab removal incident at appointment ceremony
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Participants
- Nitish Kumar, AYUSH doctor, Samrat Choudhary
- Reaction
- Backlash on social media, political criticism
- Previous Incident
- Laughing during National Anthem
- Opposition's Claim
- Mental state and political alignment questioned
- Constitution Violation
- Alleged infringement of religious freedom
- Demand
- Apology from Nitish Kumar
Sources
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नीतीश कुमार ने खींचा महिला का हिजाब, जायरा वसीम ने भड़कते हुए कहा- 'बिना शर्त माफी मांगे'
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