NEW DELHI: A video from a authorities occasion in Patna on Monday triggered a political row after Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar was seen eradicating the hijab of a girl AYUSH physician whereas handing over appointment letters.The incident occurred at a programme held on the Chief Minister’s residence, the place appointment letters have been being distributed to newly recruited AYUSH docs. Nusrat Parveen, one of many appointees, stepped ahead to obtain her letter. After handing over the appointment letter, the chief minister gestured in direction of the lady’s scarf, requested her about it, and instructed her to take away it earlier than continuing to take it off himself.The lady appeared visibly upset for a quick interval as some individuals current on the occasion have been seen laughing. Sharing a video of the incident on social media, the Rashtriya Janata Dal criticised Nitish Kumar, saying, “What has occurred to Nitish ji? Has his psychological state deteriorated utterly, or has Nitish Babu now develop into 100% Sanghi?”Lashing out on the Bihar chief minister over what it referred to as a “disgusting act”, the Congress social gathering mentioned Nitish Kumar ought to resign instantly.“If an individual occupying the best submit within the state behaves in such a disgraceful method in public, one can solely think about how secure ladies are within the state,” the Congress social gathering mentioned. “Take a look at this shameless act. When a girl physician got here to obtain her appointment letter, Nitish Kumar pulled off her hijab. If an individual occupying the best submit within the state behaves in such a disgraceful method in public, one can solely think about how secure ladies are within the state. Nitish Kumar ought to resign instantly for this reprehensible act. This sort of misconduct is unforgivable,” the Congress social gathering wrote on X.The programme concerned the distribution of appointment letters to 1,283 AYUSH docs, comprising 685 Ayurvedic, 393 Homeopathic and 205 Unani practitioners.In response to officers, the newly appointed docs might be posted at numerous well being establishments below AYUSH Medical Providers and the Nationwide Well being Mission. They are going to be deployed for OPD companies and as a part of the ‘Roaming Medical Workforce’ below the Nationwide Youngster Well being Programme, aimed toward bettering faculty well being check-ups and strengthening healthcare supply throughout the state.
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