Chicago – December 18, 2025
In a shocking display of insensitivity, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked nationwide outrage after allegedly pulling the hijab off a Muslim girl during a public interaction. The incident, which has gone viral on social media, is being condemned as yet another example of humiliation faced by Muslims under the current BJP-led regime.
Critics argue that Kumar’s gesture symbolizes the growing disregard for Muslim identity and dignity in India’s political landscape. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, minorities — especially Muslims — have increasingly felt sidelined, stigmatized, and targeted through discriminatory policies and rhetoric.
Political observers and civil rights activists have denounced the act as not just offensive but emblematic of a deeper systemic bias against Muslims. Women’s groups and student unions are calling for Kumar’s resignation, demanding accountability and justice.
The incident adds to rising discontent across India’s Muslim communities, who continue to face marginalization under an administration that champions divisive politics over equality and respect.
