Bihar: JD(U) minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav refuses to wear skull cap, sparks row

Patna, Oct 1: Bihar minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav on Sunday refused to wear a skull cap at a public rally in Katihar district.

The state energy minister was attending a conference of Muslim leaders - Talimi Bedari - where he was the chief guest. He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly since 1990 from Sapaul constituency and is believed to be the senior-most member in the Nitish Kumar Cabinet.

Earlier this year, Congress President Rahul Gandhi also found himself in the midst of a controversy when he attended an Iftar party and after being offered a skull cap by a Muslim supporter, Gandhi removed it within seconds of wearing it.