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Why hasn't PM sacked MP minister for 'disgraceful remarks' against Col. Sofiya Qureshi: Cong

The opposition party slammed the BJP after a video went viral in which Shah is purportedly heard making objectionable remarks, saying, ''Jinhone humari betiyon ke sindoor ujade the… humne unhiki behen bhej kar ke unki aisi ki taisi karwayi (those who wiped sindoor (vermilion) off our daughters' forehead

12:13 AM May 15, 2025 IST | PTI

New Delhi, May 14: The Congress on Wednesday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not yet sacked Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his objectionable remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and said the "atrocious" comments reflect the BJP's "diseased mindset".

The opposition party slammed the BJP after a video went viral in which Shah is purportedly heard making objectionable remarks, saying, "'Jinhone humari betiyon ke sindoor ujade the… humne unhiki behen bhej kar ke unki aisi ki taisi karwayi (those who wiped sindoor (vermilion) off our daughters' forehead...

we sent their sister to teach them a lesson)'." Col Qureshi was a prominent face of the armed forces during media briefings on Operation Sindoor along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.