FIR in Kolkata over Nitish Kumar hijab incident in Patna
An FIR filed in Kolkata alleges Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled down a woman's hijab at a Patna event. Police are investigating the complaint citing social media links. Explore the details.
An FIR filed in Kolkata alleges Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled down a woman's hijab at a Patna event. Police are investigating the complaint citing social media links. Explore the details.
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Jadavpur University forms a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations that a professor asked two students to remove their hijab during an exam. The panel will report in 30 days. Details inside.
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Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sumaiya Rana served a preventive notice requiring bonds worth Rs 5 lakh over a planned protest on the hijab issue. She must appear in court on Dec 22. Read the full details.
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticises Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan for calling Nitish Kumar's act a 'father-daughter matter'. Read about the hijab row controversy and its implications.
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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 Supreme Court Bar Association strongly condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's act of pulling a doctor's hijab, calling it an infringement of religious freedom and dignity. Read details and reactions.
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.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan defends CM Nitish Kumar's act of removing a doctor's hijab, calling it paternal. The woman doctor may reconsider joining her post. Read the full story.
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Dr Nusrat Parveen, central to the hijab controversy with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, will join her post at Patna's Govt Tibbi College. College principal confirms a smooth transition. Read the full story.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Iltija Mufti condemn Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's niqab. Calls grow for action as Omar Abdullah terms it 'deeply distressing'. Read the full story.
Lyricist Javed Akhtar condemns physical interference with a woman's attire, reigniting debate on personal dignity vs. tradition. His statement adds fuel to the Bihar CM controversy.
Activist Banu Mushtaq condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a woman's hijab at a govt event, calling it a breach of dignity and constitutional duty. Read her full statement.
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