Nitish Kumar Faces Outrage Over Hijab Removal; SP MP Iqra Hasan Slams CM

• Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sparked controversy by removing a Muslim female doctor's hijab during a public event distributing appointment letters to Ayush doctors.
• Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan strongly criticized Nitish Kumar, expressing concern for his health and calling the act "unfortunate."
• Opposition parties like Congress and RJD condemned the incident, demanding Nitish Kumar's resignation and questioning respect for women and religious freedom.
• Janata Dal (United) defended CM Nitish Kumar, with JDU leader Zama Khan stating the act was misrepresented and done with "love and respect" to inspire.
• The incident, captured on video, went viral, leading to widespread outrage and accusations of insulting women and interfering with personal freedom.

Why It Matters: Nitish Kumar's hijab removal act sparks major political row; opposition condemns, JDU defends.