UP Minister's 'What If He Touched...' Hijab Remark Sparks Fury, Defends Nitish Kumar

• UP Minister Sanjay Nishad ignited controversy with crude comments defending Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's act of removing a woman's hijab.
• Nishad provocatively asked, "What would have happened if Kumar had touched somewhere else?" regarding the incident.
• Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party's Sumaiya Rana and Iqra Hasan, slammed Nishad's remarks as misogynistic and an attack on women's dignity.
• Nitish Kumar had pulled down a woman doctor's hijab during an AYUSH event in Patna, sparking initial controversy and questioning of his mental state.
• Following backlash, Nishad clarified his statement, claiming "no ill intentions" and that it was said casually in Bhojpuri dialect.

Why It Matters: UP Minister's crude defense of Nitish Kumar's hijab act sparks widespread outrage and demands for action.