US Edition'I apologise 10 times': MP minister backpedals after derogatory remark on Col Sofiya Qureshi sparks anger
- On May 14, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognizance and launched proceedings against BJP’s Kunwar Vijay Shah due to his offensive remarks directed at Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
- Shah's comments, including calling Qureshi the "sister of the terrorists," followed her media briefing on Operation Sindoor and sparked public and political backlash.
- The court condemned Shah's remarks as disparaging, ordered immediate FIR registration under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and threatened contempt proceedings against the DGP if delayed.
- On May 13, Shah expressed regret for his remarks, emphasizing his human fallibility and offering a sincere apology, while political figures called for his resignation and condemned his comments.
- The case remains under judicial review with a hearing scheduled, and false claims about vandalism of Qureshi's residence have been debunked by police and investigations continue.
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Vijay Shah’s comment on Col Qureshi is a mindset that has gone unchecked for years
While much of the country has rightly condemned the statement, it’s important to ask a question: how does someone in a position of power feel comfortable saying something like this in the first place?
Old, unrelated photos are being shared with the false claim that the houses of Colonel Sophia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh were vandalised by RSS and Hindutva groups
The viral claim is false. Karnataka’s Belagavi police dismissed the claims as fake news confirmed Col Qureshi’s home in Belagavi is safe.
Minister's Remarks Spark Controversy as Supreme Court Steps In
Minister's Remarks Spark Controversy as Supreme Court Steps In The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah regarding statements he made that prompted a high court to direct an FIR filing against him. The controversial remarks were allegedly targeted at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, leading to Shah's plea being scheduled for a hearing.Shah's counsel sought to stay the FIR, but the bench, including Chief Justice B R Gavai…
'Dangerous, language of gutters': Madhya Pradesh HC orders FIR against BJP minister for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
Slamming the statements as dangerous, the court observed that the remarks denigrated the entire armed forces and endangered the sovereignty, unity, and integrit
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