Hyderabad, Dec. 20 -- Congress activists, led by Hyderabad District Congress Committee (DCC) chief Syed Khalid Saifullah, staged a protest on Saturday, demanding immediate public apology and resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident in which he allegedly pulled off the hijab of a woman doctor at a public function in Patna.
The protesters termed the act a grave violation of a woman's dignity and constitutional rights, and warned that the agitation would continue until strict action was taken.
Khalid Saifullah told media that a mere apology would not suffice and insisted that Nitish Kumar step down to ensure accountability.
He said the incident, captured on video and widely circulated, had shocked the conscience of ...