Nitish Kumar's Hijab Act: Javed Akhtar Demands Apology Amidst Controversy

• Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled the hijab of AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen during an appointment letter distribution event in Patna.
• An old video of Javed Akhtar criticizing the purdah system was circulated to justify CM Nitish's actions.
• Javed Akhtar has now condemned CM Nitish's behavior, demanding an unconditional apology for the female doctor.
• Akhtar clarified his personal opposition to the purdah system does not justify CM Nitish's public act.
• The incident has sparked widespread political criticism from RJD, Congress, and others, demanding accountability.

Why It Matters: Javed Akhtar condemns CM Nitish's hijab act, demanding apology despite his anti-purdah stance.