Former actor Zaira Wasim slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident involving a woman’s hijab during a public event. Reacting strongly, Zaira said the gesture was disrespectful and hurt religious sentiments. She stated that such actions from a senior political leader were unacceptable and called for accountability. Zaira also demanded that Nitish Kumar issue a public apology, saying leaders must act responsibly and show respect toward women and religious identity.
A woman’s dignity and modesty are not props to toy with. Least of all on a public stage. As a Muslim woman, watching another woman’s niqab being pulled at so casually, accompanied by that nonchalant smile, was so infuriating.
Power does not grant permission to violate…
— Zaira Wasim (@ZairaWasimmm) December 15, 2025
Zaira Wasim Calls Out Nitish Kumar
The incident took place during an official programme where Nitish Kumar was seen pulling down a woman’s hijab while addressing the gathering. The moment was widely shared on social media and drew criticism from many users. Zaira Wasim, known for her role in Dangal, later quit Bollywood, saying she wanted to step away from acting for personal and religious reasons.
