A BJP Madhya Pradesh minister shameless remarks on colonel. Sofiya Qureshi has become the talk of the town. BJP’s ministers’ insensitive statement has drawn a massive media and public backlash. Kunwar Vijay shah calls Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a terrorist’s sister in a public meeting on 11 May how.
He said “Modi Ji retorted Pakistani terrorists by sending their sister.This statement has collected condemnation in no time. Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognizance and directed the state director general of police to file an FIR against Shah.
PM Modi publicly honored her parents brother Mohammed Sanjay Qureshi and twin sister in a roadshow in Vadodara.
Opposition’s response on it
Congress Party: The Congress organized a ‘Jai Hind Sabha’ rally in Jabalpur, condemning Shah’s comments and demanding his immediate dismissal. The rally featured ex-servicemen who criticized the remarks and warned of statewide protests if action wasn’t taken against the ministers involved.
Umang Singhar (Leader of Opposition, Madhya Pradesh)
After the Supreme Court order, if the BJP has any morality left, it should immediately seek the resignation of Minister Vijay Shah. The remarks are an insult to the armed forces and our Constitution. We will not stop protesting until action is taken.
Jitu Patwari (MP Congress President)
Vijay Shah’s statement is communal, divisive, and an attack on national unity. This is not just an insult to one officer but the entire Indian Army.
“We demand a case of sedition and a full public apology from the BJP.”
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Kamal Nath (Former CM, Senior Congress Leader)
“It’s shameful that a state minister is making such communal and casteist remarks against a proud Army officer. The BJP must sack him immediately.”
Digvijaya Singh (Rajya Sabha MP, Congress)
“What Vijay Shah said is not just defamatory it’s dangerous. It sends a message that patriotism can be judged by one’s name or religion.”
