Bihar Minister Defends Nitish Kumar's Hijab Incident as 'Fatherly Act'

• Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled a hijab off Dr. Nusrat Parveen's face at an AYUSH doctors' appointment ceremony.
• Minority Affairs Minister Zama Khan defended Kumar, calling his action "fatherly" due to his age.
• The incident sparked controversy, with political opponents criticizing Kumar's behavior.
• Khan stated Kumar aimed to highlight minority girls' progress, accusing critics of a "twisted mindset."
• Over 1,000 AYUSH doctors received appointment letters, with 10, including Parveen, receiving them from the CM.

Why It Matters: Bihar minister defends CM Nitish Kumar's controversial hijab removal as a "fatherly" gesture.