UP minister clarifies after outrage over crass comment on Nitish hijab issue, oppn wants apology

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's hijab, claiming it was lost in translation and light-hearted. Opposition parties, including Congress, SP, and AAP, demanded an unconditional apology, calling his remarks misogynistic and anti-women. Nishad stated his intention was not to insult any community or religion.

UP minister clarifies after outrage over crass comment on Nitish hijab issue, oppn wants apology
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's hijab, claiming it was lost in translation and light-hearted. Opposition parties, including Congress, SP, and AAP, demanded an unconditional apology, calling his remarks misogynistic and anti-women. Nishad stated his intention was not to insult any community or religion.