‘What Would You Do If He Touches Somewhere Else?’ After Nitish Kumar, BJP Ally Sanjay Nishad Sparks Fresh Controversy
Is the dignity of Indian Muslim women being mocked? After the hijab incident involving Nitish Kumar, Sanjay Nishad’s shocking comment sparks fresh nationwide outrage.
Munsif News 24×7 | New Delhi: Just two days ago, a shocking incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sparked nationwide outrage after he was seen pulling the veil (niqab) of a Muslim woman during a government programme. The act drew severe criticism across India, with political leaders, civil society members, and ordinary citizens condemning the behaviour and calling it humiliating and unacceptable.
Table of Contents
Before the anger over that incident could even settle, another disturbing episode surfaced, this time exposing what many have described as the cheap and dangerous mindset of a BJP alliance leader.
Sanjay Nishad’s Comment Exposes Disturbing Mindset
The latest controversy comes from Uttar Pradesh, where state minister Sanjay Nishad, while speaking to a media person, made an extremely objectionable and insensitive remark regarding the hijab incident.
Responding to a question, Nishad said:
“Why are you making it a big issue if Nitish Kumar touched the veil of a Muslim woman? He is a man. What if he touched her somewhere else?”
(He then laughed shamelessly.) and he also said.“He only touched the niqab. What would you people have done if he had touched her face or put his finger somewhere else?”
Also Read: Delhi’s air quality shows marginal improvement with strong winds; AQI ‘very poor’
The remark immediately triggered anger, as it was seen as mocking a woman’s dignity and normalising harassment. Viewers were equally shocked by the journalist’s response, who instead of questioning the statement, laughed and sought further clarification, worsening public outrage.
Why the Remark Has Angered the Nation
Critics say Sanjay Nishad’s words reveal a deeply problematic mindset, where:
- A woman’s personal boundaries are trivialised
- Consent is ignored
- Public humiliation is treated lightly
- Power is used to justify inappropriate behaviour
Many argued that such statements from a sitting minister do not just insult one woman, but send a dangerous signal to society, especially regarding the safety and dignity of women.
What Happened Two Days Earlier
The controversy originated in Patna, where Nitish Kumar, during an official programme to distribute certificates or appointment letters to AYUSH doctors, was seen pulling the niqab of a Muslim woman doctor, Nusrat Parveen, in public view.
The video quickly went viral, prompting nationwide condemnation. Leaders from Congress to AIMIM, along with activists and common citizens, criticised the act and questioned the Chief Minister’s conduct.
From Incident to Insult: A Pattern of Disrespect
While the hijab incident itself had already raised serious concerns, Sanjay Nishad’s comment turned the issue into a much larger debate. Many believe the remark did not just defend the earlier act but justified and trivialised it, exposing how casually women’s dignity is dismissed by those in power.
Observers stressed that this is not only about religion, but about a basic principle:
👉 Every woman deserves respect, regardless of her faith.
Is the Dignity of Indian Muslim Women Being Mocked?
As anger continues to grow, one question dominates public discourse:
Is the dignity of Indian Muslim women being mocked by political leaders?
The back-to-back incidents have intensified demands for accountability, sensitivity, and responsible speech, with many saying that such remarks deepen mistrust and social divide.
Follow Munsif24x7 for more updates.
