The Congress workers were heading to Gherao, the Minister's residence in the state capital. Still, the police stopped the protesters near the state museum in the city ahead of his bungalow.
The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media about Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, saying the minister must speak with "responsibility".
Samajwadi Party MP Awadesh Yadav on Thursday welcomed Madhya Pradesh High Court's strict action against state Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah, directing the Director General of Police (DGP) to lodge an immediate FIR against him for his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has moved Supreme Court against Madhya Pradesh High Court's May 14 order which ordered registration of FIR against him for his remarks against Indian Army Officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi who had briefed the media about Operation Sindoor agains
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), BJP leader Bharti on Wednesday evening wrote, "Dismissal of Vijay Shah from the post of minister and an FIR against him, both the actions should be taken immediately because he has brought shame to the entire nation."
A division bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Anuradha Shukla heard the matter on Wednesday and ordered that an immediate FIR should be registered against Minister Vijay Shah for offences under Sections 152, 196(1)(b) and 197(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sahita (BNS).
The delegation under the leadership of state Congress president Jitu Patwari reached Shyamla Hills police station in the city and submitted a written complaint to lodge an FIR against the minister.
Congress leader Harish Rawat on Wednesday strongly condemned Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, terming them "shameful" and demanding immediate action from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President YS Sharmila on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leader Kunwar Vijay Shah.
Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat on Wednesday condemned BJP Minister Vijay Shah's recent controversial comments about Colonel Sofia Qureshi, who is involved in 'Operation Sindoor'.