Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Congress Committee (DCC) on Wednesday condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly removing a woman doctor’s hijab during a recent government event. DCC President Syed Khalid Saifullah demanded that the National Commission for Women (NCW) take suo motu cognisance and initiate action.
Saifullah addressed the media, calling the incident “shameful and unconstitutional.” He said the act was not just misbehaviour but a direct attack on a woman’s right to privacy and dignity, both guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
“This is about the rights of every woman – regardless of religion or background,” he stated. “No one in power has the right to breach personal space or humiliate women in public.”
He stressed that this was a violation of constitutional values and an alarming misuse of authority. According to him, Hyderabad Congress would not remain silent in the face of such actions. “This is a human issue, not a political one,” he said.
Protest on December 20 over Nitish Kumar hijab row
To register their opposition, the DCC has announced a peaceful protest on 20 December at 4 PM. The venue will be finalised after police approval. Saifullah said the protest would follow legal procedures and send a clear message of solidarity with women.
He called on citizens across communities to join the protest. “We want the nation to know that Hyderabad supports women’s dignity and constitutional freedoms,” he said.
He further urged the NCW to act without delay. “If no accountability follows, such acts will be repeated. Statements alone are not enough – we need consequences,” he added.