Patna Civil Surgeon Avinash Kumar Singh said that Nusrat Parveen did not join duty till 7 pm on Saturday and the "possibility window for the day" was closed.
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Moneycontrol20-12-2025, 20:35

Naqab Row Doctor Fails to Join Duty After Nitish Kumar Incident

  • Dr. Nusrat Parveen, whose naqab was removed by CM Nitish Kumar, did not join duty by Saturday evening.
  • The incident, where Kumar removed her veil during an appointment ceremony, sparked a major political row.
  • Patna Civil Surgeon confirmed Parveen's absence; her joining deadline has been extended beyond December 20.
  • Parveen's family wants to avoid media attention and she is reportedly rethinking her decision to join.
  • Governor Arif Mohammad Khan expressed disappointment, calling the row a 'father-daughter' matter.

Why It Matters: Doctor in naqab row with Nitish Kumar delays joining duty, family cites media pressure.

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