Controversy Erupts Over Nitish Kumar's Actions at Public Event
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is under fire after a controversial incident at a government event where he pulled off a woman's hijab. This act has raised serious concerns about his mental health and sparked outrage from opposition parties. Critics, including the Congress and RJD, have called for his resignation, questioning his respect for women. The incident comes just weeks before the Bihar elections, adding to the political tension surrounding Kumar's leadership. As the situation unfolds, many are left wondering about the implications of this event on his political future.
| Dec 16, 2025, 16:25 IST
Nitish Kumar's Recent Incident Raises Concerns
Just a month after taking the oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for the tenth time, Nitish Kumar is facing scrutiny regarding his mental well-being. During a government event in Patna, he was seen pulling off a woman's hijab. A widely circulated video shows the 74-year-old leader of the Janata Dal (United) handing a certificate to an AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) doctor while gesturing for her to remove her hijab. Before the woman could respond, Kumar reached out and pulled the hijab away, exposing her face.
In the background, some attendees can be heard laughing, while Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary appears to be attempting to intervene. The Congress party condemned Kumar's actions as disgraceful, calling for his resignation from the chief minister's position. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) questioned whether this incident reflects a decline in his mental health, stating on social media, 'What has happened to Nitish Ji? His mental state has become extremely pitiable.'
RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed remarked that Kumar's action illustrates the JD(U)-BJP alliance's attitude towards women.
RJD leader Mritunjay Tiwari expressed that this behavior is highly condemnable, revealing Kumar's true character. He suggested that the BJP aims to oust him from the chief minister's position. While Kumar speaks of respecting women, he publicly humiliates a Muslim woman on stage. This incident comes just weeks before the Bihar elections, where both JD(U) and BJP secured significant victories. Kumar had previously faced backlash when a video surfaced of him draping a garland around a woman at a public gathering, leading to a reprimand from a JD(U) MP who tried to stop him.
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