Indian politics controversy
UP Minister's Controversial Defense of Nitish Kumar's Hijab Incident Sparks Political Backlash
Dec 17, 2025 01:24 pm CST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has triggered nationwide outrage with his inappropriate remarks defending Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's controversial removal of a woman doctor's hijab. The incident has sparked intense debate about religious sensitivity, women's dignity, and political accountability in India, with opposition leaders demanding action against both officials.
Brazilian Woman's Photo Used in Indian Voter Fraud Allegations: "I've Never Even Been to India"
Nov 07, 2025 11:46 am CST
A Brazilian hairdresser, Larissa Nery, discovered her photograph was at the center of Indian political controversy after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged her image appeared multiple times in Haryana voter lists. Nery, who has never visited India, expressed concern about the unauthorized use of her 8-year-old stock photo that was originally taken casually by a photographer friend and has since been downloaded over 400,000 times from free stock photo websites.