'Should Nitish Kumar Apologise For Pulling Woman Doctor's Hijab?'

In this debate on India Today, anchor Preeti Choudhry discusses the controversy surrounding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was caught on camera pulling the hijab of a woman doctor, Dr. Nusrat Parveen, during an appointment letter distribution ceremony in Patna. The incident, which occurred on December 15, 2025, has sparked outrage. JDU leader Satya Prakash Mishra defends the act as a 'fatherly gesture' aimed at women's empowerment, claiming the CM's intent was 'pious'. However, RJD National Spokesperson Priyanka Bharti condemns the incident as a 'blot on democracy', asserting that 'authority must kneel before dignity'. Women's rights activist Saira Shah Halim argues that the act constitutes 'prima facie molestation' under Indian law and violates Article 21 and Article 25 of the Constitution. The panel debates the boundaries of public conduct and the necessity of a public apology from the Chief Minister.