Shashi Bhushan Reports: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Pulls Woman Doctor's Hijab At Patna Event

In a shocking incident reported by India Today’s Shashi Bhushan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked a massive political row after pulling down the hijab of a woman Ayush doctor, identified as Nusrat Parveen, during an appointment letter distribution event at his 'Samvad' residence in Patna. The viral video shows the Chief Minister gesturing for the removal of the headscarf before pulling it down himself when the doctor hesitated. The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from the Opposition, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress calling it a 'vile act' and questioning the CM's mental state. Shashi Bhushan provides ground details on the fallout, noting that the event was telecast live by the CM's office. The Opposition has demanded Nitish Kumar's immediate resignation, terming the act an insult to women and a violation of personal dignity.