A domestic controversy involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has transcended national borders to become a subject of international discussion. Notorious Pakistani don Shahzad Bhatti has jumped into the row surrounding a Muslim female doctor's hijab during an event in Patna. He has released a video issuing a threat to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and demanding a public apology, a move that has raised concerns among political circles and security agencies. However, The Daily Jagran does not independently verify the authenticity of the video.
The Incident
The issue stems from an official government program held on Monday at the Chief Minister's Secretariat, 'Samvad'. During this event, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was distributing appointment letters to over one thousand newly appointed Ayush doctors.
During the ceremony, a female doctor arrived on stage to receive her letter. She was wearing a hijab covering her face. It is alleged that while handing over the letter, the Chief Minister expressed displeasure, asking, "What is this?" and reportedly removed the hijab from the female doctor's face.
Immediately following the incident, the female doctor appeared uncomfortable and shaken. Officials present at the scene moved her away from the stage. During the occurrence, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who was standing next to the CM, was seen attempting to intervene. The video of the event went viral on social media shortly after, sparking intense debate from political corridors to social platforms.
The Threat From Pakistan
Based on this viral video, the notorious Pakistani don Shahzad Bhatti emerged. He released a video on social media openly threatening Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
In the video, Bhatti states, "Everyone saw what happened in Bihar. A man sitting in a high position does this to a Muslim woman. There is still time for him to apologize to that woman and that child. If an apology is not made today, do not say later that a warning was not given."
Bhatti also referred to Indian institutions in his statement and demanded action, making it clear that he is deliberately attempting to give the issue an international color. However, there has been no official response from the Bihar government or the Chief Minister's Office regarding this threat so far.
Note: The AI platform Grok has hinted that the video of Shahzad Bhatti might be doctored. Analysis by the platform suggests the footage could be manipulated or is a deepfake. While The Daily Jagran does not independently verify the video, this AI assessment adds a layer of doubt regarding the clip's legitimacy.
Background On Shahzad Bhatti
According to media reports, Shahzad Bhatti is a resident of Pakistan's Punjab province and has faced allegations of involvement in anti-India activities and terror networks. On social media, he describes himself as a "soldier" of Islam and Pakistan and remains in the headlines through controversial videos and statements.
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Political Fallout
This entire episode has created a stir in Bihar politics. While the opposition is raising questions about the Chief Minister's behavior, the ruling party describes it as an attempt to blow the matter out of proportion unnecessarily. Experts believe that a Pakistani don threatening the Chief Minister of an Indian state is a serious matter that cannot be taken lightly.
Currently, the combination of the hijab controversy, the viral video, and the threat from the Pakistani don has once again heated up Bihar's politics, with political and administrative reactions likely to intensify in the coming days.