Amid rumours that a doctor has declined a government job in Bihar after her ‘naqab’ (veil) was removed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a programme in Patna, an official concerned on Friday (December 19, 2025) claimed that she will join duty.
Dr. Mahfoozur Rahman, principal of the Government Tibbi College and Hospital in Patna, told PTI that AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen’s family has confirmed that she will join duty on Saturday (December 20).
"I spoke to Parveen's husband, relatives and her classmates. They told me that she would join duty on December 20. She has to first join the Government Tibbi College and Hospital, and later she will be shifted to her place of posting. Her family members and classmates have assured me that she would join duty," Dr. Rahman said.
Nitish hijab row escalates: Giriraj Singh says woman can 'go to hell', clamour for apology grows
The incident, a video clip of which has been circulated widely and sparked a major political row, took place on Monday (December 15) at the chief minister’s secretariat in Patna when Ayush doctors had gathered to receive their letters of appointment. When the woman came up for her letter, CM Kumar saw her 'naqab', said “what is this” and then removed the veil.
