World Print edition: 2025-12-18

Case filed against Bihar CM

Published December 18, 2025 Updated December 18, 2025 06:02am
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BIHAR: A formal case has been registered against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following a viral video showing him pulling down the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor during an official event, igniting widespread criticism and political backlash.

The incident occurred on December 15, 2025, at a ceremony in Patna where appointment letters were being distributed to newly recruited AYUSH doctors.