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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him removing a doctor’s veil during an appointment letter distribution ceremony for AYUSH doctors. Rumors spread that the doctor, Nusrat Parveen, declined the job following the incident. However, an official from the Government Tibbi College and Hospital in Patna claims that Dr. Parveen will indeed join her post. The incident sparked controversy, drawing criticism from various sources, including West Asian countries, with accusations that Kumar disrespected Muslim traditions. The CM has also reportedly received a threat from Pakistan in connection with the controversy, leading to a police investigation.

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Bihar CM Kumar Embroiled in Controversy After Removing Doctor’s Veil; Threat Received

Patna, Bihar – December 19, 2025 – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is facing a wave of backlash after a video circulated online showing him removing the veil of a newly appointed AYUSH doctor during a ceremony in Patna earlier this week. The incident, which occurred on Monday, December 15th, during the distribution of appointment letters to AYUSH doctors, has sparked outrage and accusations of disrespect toward Muslim traditions.

Following the incident, rumors spread that the doctor in question, Nusrat Parveen, had declined the government job. However, Dr. Mahfoozur Rahman, principal of the Government Tibbi College and Hospital in Patna, refuted these claims, stating that Dr. Parveen’s family has confirmed she will begin her duties on Saturday, December 20th.

“I spoke to Parveen’s husband, relatives, and her classmates,” Dr. Rahman told PTI. “They assured me that she would join duty.”

The controversy has drawn criticism both domestically and internationally, with some accusing Kumar of aligning with an alleged “RSS agenda.”

Meanwhile, Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal dismissed the controversy as “unnecessary,” highlighting the government’s efforts towards women’s empowerment.

Adding to the tension, the Chief Minister has reportedly received a threat from a Pakistan-based individual concerning the incident. The Cyber police station in Patna has registered a case, and the investigation has been handed over to the Patna Inspector General of Police.

The incident continues to fuel debate and raises questions about religious sensitivity and cultural norms within the Indian political landscape.

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