Hijab Controversy: Dr. Nusrat Parveen Joins Bihar Govt Service, Salary Revealed

• Dr. Nusrat Parveen, central to the Bihar hijab controversy, has officially joined government service as an AYUSH doctor.
• The controversy erupted last month when a viral video showed CM Nitish Kumar attempting to remove her hijab during an appointment letter distribution.
• Despite the political uproar and opposition criticism regarding religious freedom, Nusrat completed her medical checkup on January 6 and joined on January 7.
• She has been appointed as an AYUSH doctor (Unani or Ayurvedic) with an initial salary of approximately 32,000 rupees per month.
• Nusrat declined a 3 lakh rupees monthly offer from the Jharkhand government, choosing to join in Bihar.

Why It Matters: Dr. Nusrat Parveen, at the heart of the Bihar hijab controversy, has joined government service as an AYUSH doctor.