Mehbooba Mufti and Political Leaders Condemn Nitish Kumar for Controversial Hijab Incident

Dec 16, 2025 08:02 pm CST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi have strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down a Muslim woman's hijab during an official event. The incident, captured on video, has sparked widespread criticism regarding respect for religious dignity and appropriate conduct from public officials.