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UP minister clarifies after outrage over crass comment on Nitish hijab issue, oppn wants apology

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial comment on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulling down a woman's hijab, claiming it was lost in translation and light-hearted. Opposition parties, including Congress, SP, and AAP, demanded an unconditional apology, calling his remarks misogynistic and anti-women. Nishad stated his intention was not to insult any community or religion.