Bollywood personality Rakhi Sawant has voiced strong criticism against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after he allegedly pulled down the Hijab of a Muslim woman during a public award ceremony.
Sawant defended the woman’s religious rights, calling the act Islamophobic and unacceptable.
Rakhi Sawant, known for her bold personality and reality TV appearances, took to Instagram to openly criticize the incident. She said that in Islam, wearing a Hijab is obligatory for women, and forcibly removing it is a serious act of disrespect.
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Sawant drew a striking analogy, asking, “If someone just pulls your dhoti, would you be okay with it?” Her post quickly went viral, attracting praise from social media users for her outspoken stance.
The incident at award ceremony
The controversy erupted when Nitish Kumar presented an award to a Muslim woman and pulled down her Hijab in front of the audience.
Attendees were shocked by the act, which has since sparked widespread discussion about religious sensitivity and Islamophobia in public events.
The incident has attracted global attention, highlighting the importance of respecting cultural and religious practices during official functions.
Public reaction and social media support
Rakhi Sawant’s bold commentary has been widely applauded online.
One user commented, “People might call her whatever but her heart is always in the right place.”
Another said, “Rakhi is really brave,” while others praised her analogy involving the dhoti, finding it impactful and relatable.
Rakhi Sawant, who recently embraced Islam and performed Umrah, has been vocal about her faith on several occasions.
Her advocacy for the Muslim woman in this incident reflects her ongoing commitment to defending religious rights and calling out discriminatory behaviour.
