Supreme Court Bar Association Condemns Bihar CM's Actions

The Supreme Court Bar Association strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down a woman doctor's naqab during a ceremony, seen as an affront to gender dignity. The incident, widely circulated via video, highlights issues of autonomy, with demands for apologies.

The Supreme Court Bar Association has issued a strong condemnation of an incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who pulled down a woman doctor's naqab during a public event in Patna.

The association's letter criticized the action, highlighting it as a demeaning attempt on women's dignity and autonomy, sparking political controversy.

SCBA demands an unconditional apology, describing the act as a violation of constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination, reflecting depraving attitudes against women.

(With inputs from agencies.)