BJP Defends Nitish Kumar Over Veil-Pulling Incident BJP Jammu and Kashmir spokesperson Altaf Thakur has come out in defence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following the veil-pulling incident that triggered widespread outrage. Speaking to the media, Thakur said the incident was being “unnecessarily politicised” and cautioned against giving it a communal colour. He asserted that Nitish Kumar has always respected all communities and had no intention of insulting or humiliating anyone. Defending the Chief Minister’s actions, Altaf Thakur said, “What’s wrong with a grandfather wanting to see his granddaughter’s face?” The incident, however, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and religious bodies, with demands for accountability continuing to grow.