Lucknow, Dec. 20 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to apologise over an incident in which he allegedly attempted to remove the hijab of a Muslim woman during a public function earlier this week.

A debate erupted after a video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly attempting to remove a woman's hijab during a public event went viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions from students, college authorities and political leaders across the country.

In a post on X, Mayawati expressed concern that the issue, rather than being resolved promptly, had escalated into a major controversy due to statements by ministers and others. She described this development as un...