Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Pulls Down Woman's Hijab at Public Event: Sparks Fresh Mental Health Concerns

Dec 15, 2025 10:38 pm CST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces intense criticism after removing a Muslim woman doctor's hijab during a government event in Patna. The incident has reignited questions about his mental fitness to govern, with opposition parties demanding his resignation and citing constitutional violations of religious freedom. This follows previous controversial incidents, including the pre-election "garland row" that political analysts claim paradoxically contributed to JDU-BJP's landslide victory in Bihar.