Former AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel sparked controversy on January 3, 2026, during a speech in Jalna, Maharashtra, where he addressed the hijab incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Jaleel made a bold statement, asserting that anyone who attempts to harm Muslim women would face severe consequences, saying, “I will cut off their hands.” He criticized various political parties, claiming that despite their secular claims, they often support violence and fail to advocate for Muslim rights.
This remark followed an incident in which Nitish Kumar forcibly removed a woman’s hijab during a ceremony for AYUSH doctors in Patna. Kumar had questioned Dr. Nusrat about her hijab before pulling it off, an act witnessed by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who appeared to intervene. Nusrat reportedly felt uncomfortable as bystanders reacted with laughter.
During his speech, Jaleel also addressed comments made by Maharashtra Social Justice Minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, who called for a ban on AIMIM’s election symbol, the kite, citing the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival. In a retaliatory statement, Jaleel suggested that Shiv Sena and BJP leaders should refrain from wearing watches for a month, a jab at the NCP’s ‘watch’ symbol, as the party is contesting the elections separately.
Jaleel’s remarks have ignited discussions not only about women’s rights and political rhetorics but also about the broader implications of political actions and symbols in the electoral landscape.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/news/india/i-will-cut-off-their-hands-if-muslim-women-aimim-leader-imtiaz-jaleels-audacious-rhetoric-over-nitish-kumars-hijab-incident-jalna-maharashtra-bihar-uttar-pradesh-sanjay-nishad-shiv-sena-bjp-ncp-8254851/
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Publish Date: 2026-01-04 00:04:00
