"The BJP has done nothing but fool people and lie in the name of nationalism. If someone sitting on a constitutional post as a minister calls (Colonel) Sofiya Qureshi 'sister of terrorists', there is nothing more unfortunate than that," Baij told reporters here.
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.
Protesting against Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's controversial remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Samajwadi Party placed a banner outside their office in Lucknow on Thursday.
Questioning the "silence" of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Samajwadi Party women's wing national president Juhi Singh said that they should look at themselves before making any allegation ag
"It's deplorable for any leader to comment on Col Sofiya Qureshi. From 2004 to 2006, she was a platoon commander, leading over 30 soldiers in field operations. She was with the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo from 2007 to 2009, where she worked on conflict resolution, community support, and
"The entire country is united and proud of the valour of Operation Sindoor of the Indian Army against the terrorists in Pakistan. In such a situation, it is extremely unfair to judge/divide the army on the basis of religion and caste. The mistake that the BJP minister made in this regard, th
The Congress MLA's letter came amid growing criticism of the silence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government on the matter. He further slammed the BJP, saying the party's words and actions have been exposed which they used to claim of having a great disciplined party.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned whether the government was preparing for another conflict, urging it to guarantee the nation's safety and peace instead.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea (letter petition) seeking directions to the Central and State governments to take action against Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah and other "such type of abusive persons" who made controversial remarks against Indian Army Colone
In a post on X, Mayawati shared, "The FIR lodged late last night after the High Court's strictness against the Madhya Pradesh minister who made derogatory remarks about the Muslim woman colonel, heroine of Army's Operation Sindoor against terrorists in Pakistan after the Pahalgam massacre, i
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".