Nusrat Parveen neither admits nor denies, so is the case going to take a new twist?

Patna. The matter of joining of AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen in Bihar has now taken a new turn. There is uncertainty regarding the joining of Dr. Nusrat, who came into limelight after the hijab controversy, but Nitish Kumar government has taken a big decision and extended the joining date of all AYUSH doctors till December 31. State Health Committee Executive Director Amit Kumar Pandey has issued a letter in this regard. Earlier on December 20, the officials kept waiting for Dr. Nusrat the whole day at the Civil Surgeon office of Patna Sadar, but she did not arrive. Now officials are hopeful that she will join soon.

Extension of joining date is a positive step

The State Health Committee has extended the last date for joining of AYUSH doctors to December 31. This decision is a sigh of relief for those doctors who due to some reason could not join on time. In the letter of ED Amit Kumar Pandey, it has been clarified that this extension will be applicable to all selected AYUSH doctors. According to sources, the main reason for this decision is the case of Dr. Nusrat Parveen, who has been posted in Patna Sadar under the RBSK scheme. The officials had kept the joining forms ready, but the wait from morning till evening on 20th December went in vain. Now getting time till 31st December, there is hope that Dr Nusrat can change her decision.

Shadow of Hijab controversy and Nusrat’s dilemma

It all started with the hijab episode, when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled off Dr Nusrat’s niqab at a public function. This incident created a massive controversy and deeply hurt Dr Nusrat. Her brother told the media that she is very hurt and is refusing to join, but the family is trying to convince her. Officials say that till now no formal denial has come from Dr. Nusrat, nor any clear acceptance. District Health Committee officials say that the joining process is completely ready. Meanwhile, the Health Minister of Jharkhand Government has also offered him a job, which has made the matter more complicated. However, JMM has denied any such offer.

Know the full story of Nusrat Parveen case

Let us tell you that in the program of distribution of appointment letters to AYUSH doctors in Patna on 15 December 2025 in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled Unani doctor Dr. Nusrat Parveen while hinting at removing her niqab (hijab), which created a big controversy. It was told that Dr. Nusrat was hurt and the family initially refused to join. The last date of joining was 20 December 2025, but she did not reach. After this, the State Health Committee has extended the joining date of all AYUSH doctors till 31 December 2025. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari has offered him a job with a monthly salary of Rs 3 lakh. At present, there is uncertainty over Dr. Nusrat’s joining.

Will officials’ expectations come or go?

Let us tell you that on December 20, officers remained ready the whole day in the Civil Surgeon office of Patna Sadar. All the documents including joining form were ready, but Dr. Nusrat did not arrive. Now after the extension of the date, there is optimism among the officials. “We are confident that she will join. It is important for her career,” said an official on condition of anonymity. However, the controversy continues on social media, where some people are linking it to religious intolerance. At the same time, some people are saying that the decision of Nitish government to extend the date of appointment was taken under political pressure, so that the matter does not get worse.

Will Nusrat Parveen make a new beginning?

However, Dr Nusrat’s joining is not only related to her personal career, but it can also become a symbol of health services and empowerment of minority women in Bihar. If she joins, it will be a positive message after the controversy. In the eyes of experts, Nusrat’s decision to join the job will indicate that she falls in the Gen G category, which views her identity, self-esteem and professional responsibilities separately. At the same time, in case of refusal, offers from other states can be an option for them. At present, till 31st December, all eyes are on Dr Nusrat. Will she end the wait or will the matter take a new twist?