‘What happened was wrong’: Muslim woman doctor’s classmate on Nitish- hijab row
Bilkis Parveen, a classmate of the Muslim woman doctor whose hijab was removed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasised that what happened was wrong, stating, “No one has the right to touch someone without their consent.” People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Supporters hold placards during a protest against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over hijab issue.(HT Photos) A debate erupted after a video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly attempting to remove a woman’s hijab during a public event went viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions from students, college authorities and political leaders across the country. The woman’s classmate, however, announced that the woman involved would join Sardar Hospital on Saturday. Reacting to the incident, the woman’s classmate, Bilkis Parveen, said what happened was wrong and emphasised the importance of consent. Speaking to the media, she said, “I was informed she will be joining back tomorrow. Though I don’t know at what time she will join, I know that she will join tomorrow. She always wore a hijab, as you saw at the …