Nitish Kumar News / CM Nitish Removes Woman Doctor's Hijab at Appointment Ceremony, Sparks Controversy

A significant event took place on Monday at the Chief Minister's residence in Patna, where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to newly recruited Ayush doctors. This program marked a crucial step towards strengthening healthcare services in the state, with a total of 1283 Ayush doctors being appointed to their new positions. On this occasion, the Chief Minister personally handed over appointment letters to many practitioners, instilling enthusiasm and renewed energy among them. During the ceremony, an unexpected incident occurred that drew considerable attention.

After Chief Minister Nitish Kumar handed an appointment letter to Dr. Nusrat Parveen, he looked at her, while the female doctor smiled back at the Chief Minister. Following this, the Chief Minister pointed towards Dr. Nusrat Parveen's hijab and asked, "What is this, ji? " The female doctor politely responded, "It's a hijab, sir. " The Chief Minister immediately instructed, "Remove it. " Subsequently, the Chief Minister himself removed the woman's hijab with his own hand, while this sudden action left Dr. Nusrat Parveen feeling uncomfortable for a moment, while some people present nearby began to laugh. Officials present at the event quickly managed the situation, handed the appointment letter back to the doctor, and gestured for her to leave.

RJD's Strong Condemnation

A video of this incident quickly went viral on social media, creating a stir in political circles. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) strongly objected to the incident and criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. RJD shared the video on its official handle, stating, "What has happened to Nitish ji? His mental state has now reached a truly pathetic condition, or has Nitish Babu become 100% Sanghi, while " The RJD viewed this incident as a serious shift in the Chief Minister's behavior and condemned him, turning the issue into a political controversy.

Details of Newly Appointed Ayush Doctors

A total of 1283 Ayush practitioners received appointment letters at this event. These doctors include specialists from various Ayush systems, who are expected to provide a multi-faceted approach to the state's healthcare system. According to detailed figures, the appointments comprised 685 Ayurvedic doctors, 393 Homeopathic doctors, and 205 Unani doctors. All these newly appointed practitioners are being deployed to various health institutions across the state to play crucial roles, thereby improving the accessibility and quality of healthcare services in both rural and urban areas.

Goals for Improving Healthcare Services

These newly appointed Ayush doctors will be integrated into the 'Mobile Medical. Teams' operating under the 'Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram' (National Child Health Program). These teams will conduct health check-ups for children in schools and provide them with necessary medical assistance. On top of that, these practitioners will be deployed in OPD (Outpatient Department) services in various health. Institutions under the Ayush medical service, allowing patients to receive treatment through Ayush methodologies. Their participation will also be ensured in other ongoing programs under. The National Health Mission, thereby accelerating overall development in the health sector.

Impact on Child Health and Medical Facilities

These appointments are expected to have a direct and positive impact on child health check-ups in schools. The mobile medical teams under the 'Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram' will be able to conduct regular health screenings for children, enabling timely detection and treatment of illnesses. Concurrently, the availability of Ayush doctors in various health institutions will lead to the provision of better medical facilities, benefiting the general public with quality healthcare services, while this initiative represents a significant step towards strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure and elevating the health standards of its citizens.

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