Overview
- Dr Nusrat Parveen completed joining formalities on January 7 after missing the original December 20 deadline that was extended to December 31 and then to January 7.
- Reports differ on where she reported: two outlets say she completed formalities directly with the AYUSH department, while a college principal told PTI she reported at the Patna civil surgeon’s office.
- She had been expected to report to the civil surgeon and then take up her posting at Sabalpur Primary Health Centre, which a local surgeon said she had not yet joined.
- The controversy began on December 15 when a widely shared video showed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling down Parveen’s hijab during an appointment letter event, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders.
- Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari publicly invited Parveen to join in Jharkhand with a much higher salary, official housing and security compared with her Bihar package.