PATNA — Principal of Government Tibbi College in Bihar said on Friday that Dr Nusrat will join her duty on December 20, who was in complete shock and had gone silent after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled down her hijab during a ceremony in Patna a few days ago.
The hijab-related incident had sparked a storm throughout the country, with opposition parties accusing the Chief Minister of disrespecting a Muslim woman doctor.
Dr Nusrat, a postgraduate student at the Government Tibbi College, had not attended college for the past four days, which led to speculation that she was emotionally hurt by the incident.
However, teachers at the college described her as a bright and disciplined student who has been wearing a hijab consistently for the past seven years.
While Dr Nusrat remained quiet immediately after the incident, she has now decided to resume her professional responsibilities.
According to her classmates, she is prepared to join her new posting as scheduled.
Bilkis, a close friend and classmate of Dr Nusrat Parveen, confirmed that she will join on December 20.
On December 15, Nitish Kumar landed in a controversy after he removed the hijab of Dr Nusrat during an appointment letter distribution ceremony in Patna.
The incident, which surfaced through a short video clip, drew sharp criticism across the country.
The RJD also shared an 11-second video of the event on its official X account, questioning the Chief Minister’s conduct. –IANS
