US EditionMadhya Pradesh High Court orders FIR against BJP minister for comments against Colonel Sofia Qureshi
- On May 13, 2025, Kunwar Vijay Shah, a cabinet minister in the Madhya Pradesh government, issued an apology for comments deemed offensive toward Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during a gathering held in Mhow.
- The controversy followed Shah's statement about those behind the Pahalgam terror attack, which Congress and others claimed alluded to Colonel Qureshi, though Shah said his words were taken out of context.
- Political leaders visited Qureshi's residence in Chhatarpur to express support while opposition figures demanded Shah's removal and criticised his comments as insulting and vulgar.
- Shah emphasized his military background and expressed sincere regret for any offense caused, describing himself as very human rather than divine, and referred to Qureshi as being like a true sister to him.
- The event highlighted calls for respectful language toward women in public life and intensified political tensions over national security and dignity of female officers.
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‘Insult to daughters of the nation’: Amid row over MP minister’s jibe, NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar bats for Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar condemned the remarks made against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, saying such statements are ‘derogatory’ and ‘unacceptable’.
BJP distances itself from Minister Vijay Shah’s remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP on Wednesday, May 14, distanced itself from Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, stating that the party does not endorse such comments against individuals who have brought pride to the nation. State BJP president V.D. Sharma said he had communicated with Shah soon after the matter came to light and conveyed clear instructions from the party. However, he did no…
Video of Colonel Sofia Qureshi Talking About Terrorism & Religion Is Edited!
A video of Colonel Sofia Qureshi is going viral which shows her saying, "I am a Muslim but not Pakistani. I am a Muslim but not a terrorist. Terrorism has no religion. I have the courage to kill every terrorist and that too without asking their religion.”An archive can be seen here.(Archives of similar claims can be seen here and here.)What's the truth?: The real speech has been altered using AI technology. Video of Army Aspirant Getting Emotion…
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