The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Wednesday lodged a formal police complaint at Shyamla Hills police station, demanding the registration of an FIR against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah for his alleged derogatory remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a decorated woman officer of the Indian Army.
A delegation led by MP Congress president Jitu Patwari submitted the complaint, asserting that Minister Shah’s comments not only insulted a serving woman officer but also defamed the Indian Armed Forces.
In an official statement, the Congress said, “Statements like these not only demean an officer but dishonour the dignity of the armed forces. It is unacceptable and demands strict legal action.”
Patwari has also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate removal of Vijay Shah from the Cabinet. In the letter, he pressed for the criminalization of such derogatory remarks against defence personnel, emphasizing the need for strong legal deterrents to avoid recurrence of such incidents.
While the exact contents of Shah’s remarks have not been made public, the issue has triggered sharp political reactions and calls for accountability from within the defence and civil society circles.
The BJP is yet to issue a formal response.
