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Indian chief minister faces backlash over removing Muslim woman’s veil

Indian chief minister faces backlash over removing Muslim woman’s veil

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faces widespread backlash after a video showed him pulling down a Muslim woman’s hijab at a government ceremony, triggering political outrage and social media condemnation

January 7, 2026

India's Bihar pre-poll ₹140B women’s payout sparks outrage

India's Bihar pre-poll ₹140B women’s payout sparks outrage

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s pre-poll INR140 billion women’s welfare payout sparked Opposition outrage, with critics alleging 'vote buying;' NDA’s landslide win followed, fueled by high female turnout, while the Election Commission remains allegedly ‘mute’ over the matter.

November 16, 2025