JD(U) leader: Nitish Kumar's hijab action 'misinterpreted' amid outrage

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Moneycontrol•16-12-2025, 12:32
JD(U) leader: Nitish Kumar's hijab action 'misinterpreted' amid outrage
- •JD(U) leader Zama Khan defended Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's action of pulling down a Muslim woman doctor's hijab, stating it was "misinterpreted" and an act of "love."
- •The incident occurred at a CM's residence event where appointment letters were distributed to newly recruited AYUSH doctors.
- •Opposition parties, including AIMIM and AAP, condemned Kumar's act, demanding an apology and emphasizing consent and women's respect.
Why It Matters: It highlights debate on consent, religious freedom, and political conduct.
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