Bihar CM Nitish Kumar faces complaint for removing doctor's hijab
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is in the spotlight after a video surfaced showing him removing a Muslim doctor's hijab during an official event in Patna on December 15.
The Welfare Party of India filed a police complaint, saying his actions were disrespectful and violated the woman's autonomy and dignity.
What's in the complaint?
The complaint, filed by party leader K Faseeh Akram, described Kumar's act as a non-consensual public humiliation and an offense to women's modesty.
Police say they'll consult legal experts before moving forward.
The incident has sparked outrage online and groups like Amnesty International have called it an assault on Dr. Nusrat Parveen's identity and rights.
Context: Who is Nitish Kumar?
Nitish Kumar, 74, is Bihar's Chief Minister.
He was handing out AYUSH appointment letters at the time of the incident, which has now led to widespread calls for accountability.