Bihar CM pulling hijab wrong, act appears to be unintentional: Ashok Koul
Addresses BJP convention in Pulwama; says PM Modi led government transforming Kashmir
Pulwama, Dec 17: Terming incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling a hijab of a girl “wrong” Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Wednesday said that Kumar’s act appeared to be unintentional, considering his age.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a BJP workers’ convention held at Patipora Lassipora in Pulwama district, Koul, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO said, “The incident involving the Bihar Chief Minister and the girl wearing a hijab was not right. He should not have asked the girl to remove her hijab. However, keeping in view his age, it seems that the act was not intentional.”
He said that its important for everyone to respect individual faith, identity and constitutional values.
During the convention, Ashok Koul, accompanied by BJP State Secretary Mudasir Wani, District President Pulwama Er. Showkat Gayoor, BJP Kisan Morcha leader and programme organiser Arshad Bhat, and senior leader Awataar Singh, interacted with party workers and local residents, listening to their concerns, aspirations and suggestions.
Responding to questions regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Koul reiterated the BJP’s stand, saying that statehood would be granted at an “appropriate time.”
