US EditionUP Minister Sanjay Nishad Sparks Outrage over ‘Misogynistic’ Remarks on Nitish Hijab Row, Clarifies Later
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad defended Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s action of pulling a woman’s hijab, drawing widespread criticism and legal complaints from opposition leaders.
- On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad defended Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a widely circulated Patna video showed Kumar pulling down a woman AYUSH doctor's hijab.
- At a government event in Patna, appointment letters were distributed to over 1,200 AYUSH doctors, providing the public setting where reactions and footage originated.
- Speaking to a local television channel, Sanjay Nishad smiled and laughed while questioning the reaction, citing the quoted phrase `what would have happened if he hadtouched somewhere else`.
- Opposition leaders responded by condemning Nishad's remarks; Samajwadi Party leader Sumaiya Rana filed a complaint seeking an FIR, while Former Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh called the comments `vile` and `misogynistic`, demanding Nishad's resignation and accusing the BJP-led government of failing women and minorities.
- Facing mounting criticism, Sanjay Nishad issued a clarification saying his remarks were casual, in Bhojpuri, and without ill intent, but critics and opposition leaders say the explanation failed to quell anger toward women and minorities.
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'What if he touched elsewhere?': UP Minister's remark on Nitish Kumar Hijab incident draws flak
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a recent incident involving a woman at a public event in Patna. Making crude remarks while speaking to a local news channel, Nishad questioned the outrage surrounding Kumar’s action of pulling down a woman’s hijab. While smiling and laughing, he said that Nitish Kumar was being unfairly targeted and made a comment implying that the situation could have been wors…
What if he touched somewhere else? UP minister defends Nitish Kumar's hijab act
Defending Nitish Kumar, Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad said too much fuss was being made over the incident where the Chief Minister was seen removing a Muslim woman's hijab during an official event.
UP minister Sanjay Nishad sparks outrage over ‘misogynistic’ remarks on Nitish hijab row, clarifies later
Sanjay Nishad, a UP minister, stirs controversy with remarks defending Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's hijab incident. Accused of misogyny, Nishad later clarifies his comments, claiming no ill intent. The backlash highlights the sensitive nature of religious and gender issues in Indian politics.
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