The incident took place during a public programme held to welcome Choudhary after he took oath as Chief Minister on April 15. Since assuming office, he has been meeting party workers and supporters at various events.
In a viral video, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary can be seen refusing to wear a skull cap offered by a Muslim worker during a public interaction in Patna. The incident took place during a public programme held to welcome Choudhary after he took oath as Chief Minister on April 15. Since assuming office, he has been meeting party workers and supporters at various events.
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During the interaction, a Muslim man greeted the Chief Minister and tried to place a skull cap on his head. Choudhary stopped him politely, took the cap in his hand, and later handed it over to his security staff.
The same person then offered Choudhary a shawl, which the Chief Minister accepted and wore, smiling in front of those present.
At the event, several people had come forward to greet him with garlands, shawls, and other traditional items.
The visuals of the moment quickly spread on social media, leading to reactions from opposition parties.
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