Doctor misses duty after Nitish Kumar hijab row, gets Jharkhand offer
The doctor whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar failed to join duty. Jharkhand Health Minister offers her a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary and accommodation.
The doctor whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar failed to join duty. Jharkhand Health Minister offers her a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary and accommodation.
Dr. Nusrat Parveen, whose veil was removed by CM Nitish Kumar, did not join duty on Saturday. Officials confirm the deadline has been extended amid media scrutiny.
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari offers a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary to the Bihar doctor after CM Nitish Kumar removed her hijab. Details on the political fallout and police complaint.
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