Srinagar, Dec. 19 -- The People's Democratic Party (PDP) lashed out at chief minister Omar Abdullah for targeting PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti instead of questioning Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar over his pulling down of the "niqab" of a Muslim woman doctor in Kumar's home state.

PDP women workers held a protest in the central district of Budgam condemning Nitish Kumar for his 'shameful conduct' and also criticised Omar and BJP leader Altaf Thakur for not defending the Muslim women's rights.

"Disrespecting a woman's dignity is inexcusable. We demand accountability and an unconditional public apology from Kumar. Such behaviour cannot be normalised or ignored," the protesters said.

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