Giriraj Singh Defends Nitish Kumar Amid Hijab Row: 'What's Wrong?'

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News18•18-12-2025, 07:45
Giriraj Singh Defends Nitish Kumar Amid Hijab Row: 'What's Wrong?'
- •Bihar CM Nitish Kumar faced massive criticism for pulling down a woman's hijab at an event distributing AYUSH doctor appointment letters.
- •Union Minister Giriraj Singh defended Kumar, questioning why the woman should be scared to show her face for an appointment.
- •Opposition parties like RJD and Congress attacked Kumar, questioning his mental health over the incident.
- •JDU's Zama Khan defended Kumar, stating he showed 'love' and wanted to showcase the woman's success, accusing critics of defamation.
- •NDA ally Sanjay Nishad made a controversial defense, questioning what if Kumar had 'touched elsewhere'.
Why It Matters: Union Minister Giriraj Singh and allies defend Nitish Kumar's controversial hijab-pulling incident.
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