Javed Akhtar Demands Apology from Nitish Kumar Over 'Naqab' Incident

• Javed Akhtar condemned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for removing a woman's 'naqab' at a public event.
• The incident occurred at 'Samvad' during an appointment letter distribution and has since gone viral.
• Akhtar, despite his known opposition to 'parda', stated Kumar's action was unacceptable and demanded an unconditional apology.
• The Patna incident has sparked widespread criticism, including from West Asian countries, for disrespecting Muslim traditions.
• Akhtar also defended himself against "selective outrage" accusations, clarifying his consistent stance against 'parda' but not forced removal.

Why It Matters: Javed Akhtar criticizes Nitish Kumar's 'naqab' removal, demanding an apology despite his own anti-veil views.