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Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar (born 1 March 1951) is an Indian politician serving as the current Chief Minister of Bihar, a position he has held multiple times since 2005. Known for his pragmatic politics, frequent
...Read more- Nitish meets PM Modi in Delhi, seeks guidance on goals for 'developed' Bihar
Under the guidance and leadership of esteemed Modi ji, the country and Bihar are continuously progressing. During this time, valuable guidance was also received on the goals of a developed Bihar, says Bihar Dy CM.
- Bihar doctor whose hijab CM Nitish Kumar pulled down fails to join duty
The doctor was scheduled to report to the Sabalpur Community Health Centre (CHC) under Patna Sadar by 6 pm on Saturday. However, according to official sources, she did not show up at the designated time.
- Doctor whose naqab was removed by Nitish Kumar fails to join duty: Officials
The civil surgeon was not aware about the exact reason behind the delay in the woman doctor’s joining, if at all she joins, as he 'had no contact with her or the family members'
- Nitish Kumar hijab row: Iltija Mufti approaches police, calls ‘forceful stripping of naqab’ more than brutal assault
BJP ministers and the men in power are justifying Kumar's indecency. Au contraire (on the contrary), they are condoning and celebrating it. I am sure you will agree that the rule of law must be applied uniformly, says Mufti.
- Javed Akhtar demands unconditional apology from Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the hijab incident
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a widely circulated video showing him removing a woman doctor’s hijab during an official event in Patna.
- ‘Had a Muslim man lifted a Hindu woman’s veil…’: Omar Abdullah amid hijab row involving Nitish Kumar
His remarks came as several leaders came out in Nitish Kumar’s support, with union minister Giriraj Singh saying that he did nothing wrong
- 'Woman can refuse job or go hell': Giriraj Singh under fire for comment on Nitish Kumar hijab row
If someone is going to collect an appointment letter, should they not show their face? Is this some Islamic country? Nitish Kumar acted as a guardian, says Singh.
- 'Any stretch of imagination...': Javed Akhtar condemns Nitish Kumar for pulling woman's hijab, seeks apology
A massive row was trigger after Nitish Kumar was seen pulling down the veil of a woman doctor wearing hijab during an event to distribute appointment letters to over 1,200 AYUSH doctors on Tuesday.
- Hyderabad activists approach police seeking Zero FIR against Nitish Kumar over hijab video
Hyderabad-based activist Lubna Sarwath submitted a complaint to the Osmania University police, requesting the registration of a Zero FIR, citing media reports that the incident took place on December 15
- Nitish Kumar hijab row: JD(U) says judge Bihar CM by what he’s done for women
The incident, which happened on Monday at a function where AYUSH doctors were handed appointment letters, sparked an outrage, following which the JD(U) stepped in for clarification
- Pakistani gangster issues death threat to Nitish Kumar over hijab row: 'Apologise, or else...'
Shehzad Bhatti also questioned how a person holding a constitutional post could behave in such a manner and warned that Kumar should not later claim he was not cautioned.
- Union minister Giriraj Singh backs Nitish Kumar amid row over hijab video: 'What’s wrong with what he did?'
'What's wrong with what he did?' Singh told reporters when asked about the matter
- 2025 in retrospect: A year of BJP’s dominance, an Opposition in disarray
The year 2025 saw BJP consolidate its dominance by converting momentum into electoral wins, while the Opposition struggled with leadership ambiguity and unresolved contradictions.
- UP minister faces backlash over remarks on Nitish Kumar's hijab incident: 'What if he touched somewhere else?'
The statement triggered further backlash with Samajwadi Party leader Sumaiya Rana filing a complaint against Nishad.
- Nitish Kumar hijab video row: Complaint filed against Bihar CM, Sanjay Nishad by SP leader; strict action sought
Samajwadi Party leader Sumaiya Rana, along with her lawyers, submitted a complaint against the two leaders, seeking the registration of an FIR and strict legal action in connection with the hijab video row
- Nitish was being fatherly when he pulled hijab off doctor's face: Bihar minister
More than 1,000 AYUSH doctors were handed appointment letters at the function, and 10 of them, including one, Nusrat Parveen, who was wearing a hijab, received theirs from Kumar at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
- Nitish Kumar hijab row: BJP cites Ashok Gehlot veil video, slams Congress for ‘selective outrage’
In the video, the Congress leader is seen lifting a woman’s veil while commenting that the ghoonghat tradition was outdated.
- JD(U) leader on Nitish Kumar pulling down doctor's hijab: 'CM's action misinterpreted'
Nitish ji just showed love to a Muslim daughter. He wanted society to see the face of the girl after she became successful in life, says Zama Khan.
- Party eager for Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant to join politics, says JDU’s Sanjay Kumar Jha
During the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, posters urging Nishant to join politics had appeared in Patna and Nalanda, though he did not respond publicly.
- India vs South Africa player ratings: Nitish Kumar Reddy gets 1, Dhruv Jurel second lowest
As India suffered yet another home series whitewash, here's how the players have fared…
