{"id":7188,"date":"2025-12-17T18:11:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T18:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=7188"},"modified":"2025-12-17T18:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T18:11:24","slug":"wrong-but-unintentional-ashok-koul-on-nitish-kumar-hijab-pulling-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/wrong-but-unintentional-ashok-koul-on-nitish-kumar-hijab-pulling-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Wrong but Unintentional\u2019: Ashok Koul\u00a0 on Nitish Kumar Hijab pulling Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pulwama, Dec 17:\u00a0<\/strong>Terming incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling a hijab of a girl \u201cwrong\u201d Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Wednesday said that Kumar\u2019s act appeared to be unintentional, considering his age.<\/p>\n

Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a BJP workers\u2019 convention held at Patipora Lassipora in Pulwama district, Koul said, \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said that its important for everyone to respect individual faith, identity and constitutional values.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Responding to questions regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Koul reiterated the BJP\u2019s stand, saying that statehood would be granted at an \u201cappropriate time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJammu and Kashmir will get statehood. The commitment of the BJP and the Government of India is clear. It will be restored at the right time, keeping in view peace, stability and the larger interest of the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ashok Koul also addressed the admission-related issues concerning Mata Vaishno Devi College, stating that the matter would be examined by the Sangathan committee of the college and Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe admission issue in Mata Vaishno Devi College is being looked by\u00a0 the Sangathan committee. We are hopeful that a way forward will be found that safeguards everyone’s\u2019 interests,” he added.<\/p>\n

Earlier addressing the public gathering, Koul said that Jammu and Kashmir has \u201ctouched new heights\u201d under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while acknowledging that there is always scope for further improvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the Modi era, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented development. There is peace, infrastructure growth, expanding tourism and new opportunities for youth. At the same time, an elected government also have a responsibility to work on remaining challenges. The BJP will continue to work for the all-round development of J&K,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Koul highlighted that the PM Modi-led government has shifted Kashmir\u2019s narrative from terrorism and instability to development, tourism, youth empowerment and economic growth.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cFocused attention has been given to road connectivity, healthcare, education, employment generation and tourism promotion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKashmir is today hosting international sporting events, cultural festivals and global conferences. Tourism revival has strengthened the local economy and restored confidence among the people, especially the youth, who are now choosing sports, innovation and entrepreneurship over conflict,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Calling for greater public participation, Ashok Koul urged people to actively support development initiatives and send a strong message of peace and harmony to the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to grassroots welfare. Schemes for farmers, youth, women and the underprivileged are being implemented in a mission mode,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Koul asserted that the PM Modi-led BJP government would continue to work tirelessly for inclusive growth, social justice and lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring that the benefits of development reach every household across the region\u2014(KNO)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pulwama, Dec 17:\u00a0Terming incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling a hijab of a girl \u201cwrong\u201d Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Wednesday said that Kumar\u2019s act appeared to be unintentional, considering his age. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a BJP workers\u2019 convention held at Patipora Lassipora […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7188"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7190,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7188\/revisions\/7190"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7188"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}