Javed Akhtar condemns Nitish Kumar's naqab pulling act
Veteran writer Javed Akhtar and former actor Zaira Wasim have strongly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The incident involved Kumar pulling a woman's naqab at a public event. Both figures demanded an unconditional apology from the Chief Minister. Akhtar rejected accusations of selective outrage regarding his stance. The event was captured on video and widely shared.