Hijab Row Doctor's Joining Delayed Again in Bihar; Deadline Extended to 2026

• Dr. Nusrat Parveen, prominent in the 'hijab controversy' with CM Nitish Kumar, has not yet joined her AYUSH doctor service.
• Bihar government extended the joining deadline for AYUSH doctors to January 7, 2026, marking the second extension in 11 days.
• Dr. Nusrat was among 12 out of 75 AYUSH doctors in Patna who failed to report for duty by the previous deadline of December 31.
• The extension was granted at candidates' request, as many appointed doctors statewide have not yet reported.
• Sources suggest 'back-channel' talks are underway to persuade Dr. Nusrat to join her contractual post under RBSK.

Why It Matters: Bihar extends joining deadline for AYUSH doctors, including hijab-row Dr. Nusrat, amid non-reporting issues.