US EditionCongress MLAs Demand Minister's Dismissal Over Controversial Remarks
- On May 14, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the police to file an FIR against Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah in connection with his controversial comments made in Mhow.
- The FIR followed Shah's controversial statement calling Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi a 'sister of terrorists' linked to the Pahalgam attack, which raised concerns over national unity.
- Multiple leaders from the Congress party, among them the MPCC president Jitu Patwari, lodged formal complaints and organized demonstrations calling for Minister Shah’s removal, while the BJP internally cautioned Shah regarding his statements.
- The FIR was registered under sections 152, 196, and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita dealing with acts endangering sovereignty and promoting enmity, with the court calling the remarks 'dangerous'.
- The High Court ordered a court-monitored probe to ensure a fair investigation amid concerns the FIR was drafted to facilitate quashing, while Shah has not been removed from his ministerial post.
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Congress MLAs Demand Minister's Dismissal Over Controversial Remarks
Congress MLAs Demand Minister's Dismissal Over Controversial Remarks A group of Congress MLAs began an indefinite protest outside the Madhya Pradesh Governor's residence demanding the removal of Minister Vijay Shah from the state cabinet. The protest was initiated following Shah's offensive comments directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.Led by Leader of Opposition, Umang Singhar, the legislators met Governor Mangubhai Patel and submitted a memorand…
MP: Congress delegation meets Governor demanding dismissal of minister Vijay Shah over remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi; stages protest outside Raj Bhavan
After meeting with the Governor, the Congress delegation also demonstrated and staged a sit-in outside the Raj Bhavan in the state capital. The Congress leaders were seen wearing black cloaks while going to meet the Governor and also raised slogans during the protest.
‘Vijay Shah Gaddar Hai, Kursi Ka Ahankar Hai’: Congress Leaders Protest Against BJP Minister in Bhopal, Demand His Resignation for Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi (Watch Video) | 📰 LatestLY
Congress leaders staged a protest in Bhopal demanding the resignation of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. 📰 ‘Vijay Shah Gaddar Hai, Kursi Ka Ahankar Hai’: Congress Leaders Protest Against BJP Minister in Bhopal, Demand His Resignation for Remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi (Watch Video).
MP police face HC’s wrath for sketchy FIR against minister who made remark on Col Sofiya Qureshi
Two-judge bench observed that contents of FIR would allow Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister, booked for remarks on Col Qureshi, to be have it quashed on a later date.
After Comments Against Colonel Qureshi, Minister Gets Support From Colleague
Hours after the Supreme Court today ordered Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah to "go and apologise" to Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi over his insensitive comments on her, another state minister has come to his support.
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