Javed Akhtar demands Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's apology for pulling down a Muslim doctor's hijab at a public event.

The controversy was reignited after a clip from an old event resurfaced, in which Akhtar spoke critically about women covering their faces.

Nitish Kumar faces backlash over hijab incident as calls for apology grow, with Giriraj Singh's controversial remarks intensifying the outrage.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, Mahua Maji said, "Everyone should ensure that a woman is treated with respect and is not harmed, regardless of her caste, religion, or age. If their actions have resulted in disrespecting that woman, then this should not happen; it is wrong, and we condemn it." India News | JMM MP Mahua Maji Condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over Recent Hijab Row.