Srinagar: Senior political leaders from Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), including Mehbooba Mufti and Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, have strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a video surfaced showing him publicly pulling at a Muslim woman’s burqa during an official function, triggering widespread outrage and debate.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti expressed her shock, describing the act as the growing normalisation of public humiliation of Muslims in India. In her statement, Mufti said the incident itself was disturbing, but what was even more unsettling was the manner in which those present appeared to watch the episode unfold as a form of entertainment. Mufti remarked that such behaviour was unbecoming of a person holding a high constitutional office and asked whether it was time for Nitish Kumar to step down.
Echoing similar concerns, National Conference leader and Indian parliament member from Srinagar Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi described the Bihar Chief Minister’s conduct as indefensible and deeply disturbing. In a statement, Ruhullah said that publicly pulling at a Muslim woman’s burqa amounted to a serious violation of dignity and personal respect. He asserted that Nitish Kumar owed the woman and the public an unconditional apology.
Ruhullah further said the erratic nature of the conduct raised alarming questions about the Bihar Chief Minister’s composure and mental clarity, which he said were essential for anyone occupying a constitutional position.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti expressed her shock, describing the act as the growing normalisation of public humiliation of Muslims in India. In her statement, Mufti said the incident itself was disturbing, but what was even more unsettling was the manner in which those present appeared to watch the episode unfold as a form of entertainment. Mufti remarked that such behaviour was unbecoming of a person holding a high constitutional office and asked whether it was time for Nitish Kumar to step down.
Echoing similar concerns, National Conference leader and Indian parliament member from Srinagar Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi described the Bihar Chief Minister’s conduct as indefensible and deeply disturbing. In a statement, Ruhullah said that publicly pulling at a Muslim woman’s burqa amounted to a serious violation of dignity and personal respect. He asserted that Nitish Kumar owed the woman and the public an unconditional apology.
Ruhullah further said the erratic nature of the conduct raised alarming questions about the Bihar Chief Minister’s composure and mental clarity, which he said were essential for anyone occupying a constitutional position.