UP Minister Sanjay Nishad Faces Backlash Over 'What If He Touched Somewhere Else?' Remark

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Moneycontrol•17-12-2025, 11:14
UP Minister Sanjay Nishad Faces Backlash Over 'What If He Touched Somewhere Else?' Remark
- •UP minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy with insensitive remarks on Nitish Kumar's hijab incident.
- •Nishad questioned the outrage, asking "What if his hands had touched somewhere else?" regarding Nitish Kumar's action.
- •Nitish Kumar had pulled a Muslim woman's veil during an event, drawing widespread criticism from various groups.
- •Nishad later clarified his statement was casual, smiling, and in Bhojpuri, with no ill intent.
- •Samajwadi Party leader Sumaiya Rana filed a complaint against Nishad, citing legal implications under Section 153A.
Why It Matters: UP minister Sanjay Nishad's insensitive remarks on Nitish Kumar's hijab incident draw severe backlash.
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