Has Dr Nusrat Parveen Finally Joined the Service After a Long Wait?
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Patna, Jan 7 (NationPress) After a prolonged period of speculation, Dr Nusrat Parveen has finally assumed her new position, clarifying a situation that had garnered significant attention.
This development was confirmed by the Civil Surgeon of Patna district, effectively resolving the uncertainty surrounding her appointment.
Civil Surgeon Dr Avinash Kumar Singh informed IANS that the joining formalities were finalized on January 6.
He elaborated that Nusrat Parveen completed a required medical examination, and upon receiving her medical fitness report, she officially joined the department on the same day.
However, the Civil Surgeon maintained a measured approach regarding the matter.
While he verified that the joining process had been completed, he refrained from making any public statements, opting instead to communicate the information informally.
With her joining now confirmed, the prolonged speculation about Nusrat Parveen’s appointment has come to a close.
The appointment of Dr Nusrat Parveen became contentious after a video circulated on social media, showcasing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling off her hijab during a health department event for distributing appointment letters at the Chief Minister’s secretariat on December 15, 2025.
This incident ignited widespread criticism and political backlash, and the controversy has persisted since then.
Opposition figures, particularly from the RJD, have emphasized the issue, leading to significant criticism directed at the Bihar Chief Minister.
The matter has ignited debates not just in Bihar but also in Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and even reached across the border to Pakistan.
A threatening video purportedly released by a Pakistani don, aimed at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, gained traction on social media.
Furthermore, a Muslim woman filed an FIR against the Chief Minister at a police station in Lucknow, while actress Rakhi Sawant also publicly condemned him over the incident.