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The incident occurred at a formal appointment letterdistribution programme in the state capital, where newly recruited doctors were being handed their joining documents. During the ceremony, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar interacted with one of the appointees, identified as Dr Nusrat Parveen. According to accounts from the event, Kumar questioned the doctor about her hijab and subsequently removed it himself while she stood on stage.
The moment, captured during the official programme, quickly drew attention beyond the venue. As images and videos circulated online, the episode sparked sharp reactions across social media platforms and political forums. Critics questioned the appropriateness of the chief minister’s action during an official function, while supporters and commentators debated the broader implications surrounding personal attire, authority, and public conduct.
The appointment ceremony was part of the state government’s administrative process to formally induct medical professionals into public service. While no official clarification or legal action was immediately announced following the incident, the episode has become a focal point of discussion within Bihar’s political discourse and among civil society observers.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the incident has underscored the sensitivity surrounding personal identity and official behavior in public institutions, placing renewed attention on how authority is exercised during state functions and how such moments resonate far beyond the stage where they occur.
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