(IANS photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday slammed Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s statement over hijab row that erupted after Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar removed naqab from a woman doctor’s face in an event. Party leader Pawan Khera described the incident as “an attempt to normalise a powerful, ageing politician publicly violating a young woman’s bodily autonomy.”Congress leader Khera took to X to criticise Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s remark describing the incident as a “father-daughter matter.” Khera wrote, “What is being passed off as a ‘father–daughter moment’ is, in reality, an attempt to normalise a powerful, ageing politician publicly violating a young woman’s bodily autonomy. It sends a chilling message to our girls: that unwanted touch is acceptable if the man is influential enough.” Nitish Kumar’s Hijab Shocker: BJP MP Giriraj Singh Defends Bihar CM’s Act With ‘Go To Hell’ Remark Khera added, “There is nothing more disturbing than this, especially when we know that most survivors of sexual abuse are harmed not by strangers, but by people they know and are expected to trust.”The controversy erupted earlier this week during an appointment letter distribution event at the chief minister’s secretariat in Patna. A video from the programme, widely shared on social media, showed Nitish Kumar questioning the naqab of Dr Nusrat Parveen as she stepped forward to receive her appointment letter along with other Ayush doctors.Meanwhile, Parveen did not report for duty on her joining date on Saturday, officials told news agency PTI, adding that they are not in contact with her or her family.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Dhaka Media Reports On Protest Outside Bangladesh HC, Flags Attack Against MinoritiesViewing ‘Sangh’ Through the Lens of the BJP Is a Huge Mistake, Says RSS Chief Mohan BhagwatBangladesh Arrests 10 After Brutal Killing of Hindu Youth in Mymensingh“Generation After Generation”: Yunus Vows To Fulfil Sharif Osman Hadi’s Vision And IdealsMassive Crowds Gather in Dhaka for State Funeral of Slain Youth Icon Osman HadiPAK Citizens Criticize “Weak Judiciary” As Imran Khan’s Prison Term Is IncreasedHindu Lynching Sparks Outrage: Shashi Tharoor Warns On Mob Rule, Priyanka Blasts Modi Govt SilenceEx-PM Imran Khan And Bushra Bibi Jailed For 17 Years In Toshakhana Gift Jewellery Case’There Is Only One Modi’: Jaishankar Says Leaders Define Nations, Not Ministers Or IndividualsMore Complicated Than Ever: Jaishankar Flags US, China, Russia, Europe As India Faces Harder Choices123PhotostoriesWorld Saree Day: 5 sarees from Incredible India that put the country on the global fashion mapVision Board 2026 based on your birth number, according to astrologyThis famous desert is covered in snow right now and the photos are stunningly beautifulLong-awaited, commuter-friendly, safer: Chennai’s Nanganallur gets direct road to Pazhavanthangal subway6 Japanese habits that quietly upgrade your lifeKajol & Rani Mukerji just brought the 90s ethnic aesthetic back, proving queens never lose their crownDiscover Your Meditation Style Based on Your Birth Date13 timeless principles for wealth and success from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow RichNutrition fact of the day: Custard apple, the creamy winter fruit that supports digestion and brain healthMumbai reclaims the sea: Rs 887-crore world-class marina to transform harbourfront and boost maritime tourism123Hot PicksTom BradyEpstein files releasedTim SaunderGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingJosh Allen Luxury Car CollectionRandi MahomesAuston MatthewsPatrick MahomesJeremy Doku and Shireen Doku Net WorthUPPSC LT Grade Teacher ExamPaul Heyman and Marla Heyman Net WorthBengaluru TempeturePM Modi HelicopterRailway Fare Hike
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday slammed Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s statement over hijab row that erupted after Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar removed naqab from a woman doctor’s face in an event. Party leader Pawan Khera described the incident as “an attempt to normalise a powerful, ageing politician publicly violating a young woman’s bodily autonomy.”Congress leader Khera took to X to criticise Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s remark describing the incident as a “father-daughter matter.” Khera wrote, “What is being passed off as a ‘father–daughter moment’ is, in reality, an attempt to normalise a powerful, ageing politician publicly violating a young woman’s bodily autonomy. It sends a chilling message to our girls: that unwanted touch is acceptable if the man is influential enough.“
Khera added, “There is nothing more disturbing than this, especially when we know that most survivors of sexual abuse are harmed not by strangers, but by people they know and are expected to trust.”The controversy erupted earlier this week during an appointment letter distribution event at the chief minister’s secretariat in Patna. A video from the programme, widely shared on social media, showed Nitish Kumar questioning the naqab of Dr Nusrat Parveen as she stepped forward to receive her appointment letter along with other Ayush doctors.Meanwhile, Parveen did not report for duty on her joining date on Saturday, officials told news agency PTI, adding that they are not in contact with her or her family.
