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“Gutter Language”: Court Slams Minister’s Remarks on Army Colonel Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah initially said his comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were reported out of context, then offered to apologize.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a police case against Minister Vijay Shah for derogatory comments about Colonel Sophia Qureshi. His communal and sexist remarks sparked widespread condemnation.

Bhopal:

A police case was filed against Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah over his derogatory, communal, and sexist comments on Colonel Sophia Qureshi following the order from the High Court. Taking Suo motu cognizance of the matter, which has sparked a wave of condemnation, the Court had directed the state police chief today to file a First Information Report against Vijay Shah this morning. The Court said this must be completed by this evening, failing to determine which contempt proceedings might be initiated against the police chief.

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and another officer, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, have been the faces of the army during the media coverage of Operation Sindoor. Both have frequently joined Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during the briefings.

What The Court said

The Jabalpur High Court bench of Justices Atul Sreedharan and Anuradha Shukla lashed out at Mr. Shah for using “language of the gutters” against a senior Indian Army officer.

Terming the comments “dangerous” and “disparaging,” the judges said they were also prima facie offenses under two stringent sections of Indian law.

The Bench expressed concern that such a statement “encourages feelings of separatist activities by imputing separatist feeling to anyone who is Muslim,” thereby violating the constitutional spirit of unity and fraternity.

In a sharply worded observation, the Court said: “The armed forces, perhaps the last institution existing in this country, reflecting integrity, industry, discipline, sacrifice, selflessness, character, honor and indomitable courage… has been targeted by Mr. Vijay Shah who has used the language of the gutters against Col. Sofia Quraishi.”

The Court said there could be no doubt about who the minister was referring to.

Mr. Shah shockingly referred to Colonel Quraishi as “the sister of the terrorists who carried out the killings of 26 innocent Indians at Pahalgam”, the Court said.

“This court is, prima facie, satisfied that the first offense made out against the minister was under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita,” the judges said.

The section deals with acts that endanger the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India and are punishable by a life term in prison.

In addition, the Court held that Section 196 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with promoting enmity between communities and disturbing public harmony, also applied. The Minister’s Remarks

On Tuesday, Mr. Shah, the Tribal Affairs Minister of Madhya Pradesh, speaking at a cultural event in Mhow, said the terrorists had “wiped the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters, and we sent their sister to give it back to them in kind.” Click here for India-Pakistan Ceasefire Live Updates.

“They stripped Hindus and killed them, and Modi-ji sent their sister to return the favor. We couldn’t undress them, so we sent a daughter from their community to help. You are the widowed sisters of our community, so a sister of your community will strip you naked. Modi-ji proved that the daughters of your caste can be sent to Pakistan to take revenge,” the minister had added.

His comments were made before an audience that included Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, MLA and former Cabinet minister Usha Thakur, and several local leaders of the BJP.

Army veterans and opposition parties condemned the comments. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge called for his sacking. 

The party found an unexpected ally. “Vijay Shah ji should be dismissed from the post of minister, an FIR should be lodged against him immediately because he has brought shame to the entire nation,” former Chief Minister of the state Uma Bharati posted on X, formerly Twitter.   Vijay Shah initially claimed his comments were reported out of context, then offered an apology.

“Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is more important than my sister to me because she rose above caste and community and took revenge. I did not intend any offense. Still, if anyone felt bad, I apologize not once but ten times,” he had said.

Just because you’re a minister…: Top Court’s rebuke over remark on Col Qureshi

A day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered an FIR against BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for “hate speech” against Army’s Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the minister had approached the Supreme Court for relief.

Supreme Court criticizes BJP minister over remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.

SC refuses to stay FIR lodged against Shah, will hear the case on May 16

Shah apologized and claimed the media distorted his statement

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, refusing to intervene in the FIR lodged against him for now.

A day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered an FIR against BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for “hate speech” against Army’s Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the minister had approached the Supreme Court for relief.

In a plea filed late on Wednesday night, Shah has sought a stay on the High Court order because his statement has been “mister.” edited.”

During the urgent mentioning of Shah’s plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s May 14 order directing the registration of an FIR, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, heading the Bench, said, “A person holding constitutional office is expected to act responsibly. What kind of statements is he making? Is it appropriate for a minister to make such statements?”

The High Court had initiated Suo motu action against Shah for calling Colonel Qureshi a “sister of terrorists,” describing his comments as “scurrilous” and “language of the gutters.”

Shah’s counsel informed the Supreme Court that the minister had apologized and expressed remorse and that his statement had been distorted and hyped by the media. “He has expressed remorse, and his statements have been misunderstood,” the counsel submitted.

However, the CJI observed, “Every sentence uttered by a person in such a position is heard, especially when the country is going through a sensitive situation.” He added, “You know who you are. Nothing will happen in 24 hours.”

The Court did not pass any stay order on the FIR but agreed to hear the matter on Friday (May 16).

A case has also been registered against Shah in Indore under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case was registered in compliance with a high court order, which described the minister’s remarks as “disparaging and dangerous.”

This came despite Vijay Shah issuing an unconditional apology for his remarks, which sparked nationwide outrage and drew flak from all quarters. “I am not only ashamed and saddened by my statement but sincerely apologize from the bottom of my heart,” Vijay Shah said in a video statement.

The development came a day after Shah, while speaking at a government event, had said that the Prime Minister had sent a “sister from the same community” as those in Pakistan to avenge the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

“Modi ji is striving for society. Those who widowed our daughters [in Pahalgam], we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson,” he said.

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge called the comment “insulting, shameful and vulgar” and demanded his immediate dismissal.

MP HIGH COURT RAPS STATE POLICE OVER FLAWED FIR

During the hearing in the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday, the Court strongly criticized the state police for registering the FIR against BJP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah. The Bench questioned the FIR’s substance, asking, “Is this it? Have you read the FIR? Where are the ingredients of the offense?”

Observing that the FIR lacked any material that could constitute a cognizable offense, the Court remarked that it had been “drafted in such a way that it can be quashed.” The Bench added, “There is nothing in the FIR.”

When the counsel admitted to not drafting the FIR, the Court retorted, “Obviously, you have not drafted it!” The counsel submitted that the entire High Court order had been attached to the FIR, to which the Court said, “It was registered last night, but the content must be there in the FIR. If you have annexed the order, it will be read as part of the FIR.”

Col. Sofia Qureshi comes from a family with military roots – her grandfather served in the Indian Army. She is married to an officer in the Mechanized Infantry.

Colonel Sofia Quraishi, one of the two women officers who briefed the media after India executed Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, joined the Indian Army Corps of Signals in 1999 and rose to prominence in 2016 as the first woman officer to lead a multinational military exercise.

Following Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s initial statement, Col. Quraishi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh shared the details of how the strikes were carried out.

Specifying that Operation Sindoor, which took place between 1.05 am and 1.30 am on Wednesday in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Col Quraishi said the “nine terror sites were chosen based on credible intelligence and their involvement in cross-border terrorism.”

Born in 1974 to a military family in Gujarat’s Vadodara, Col Quraishi graduated with a master’s in Biochemistry from Maharaja Sayajirao University in 1997. Her grandfather was a religious teacher in the army, according to a statement issued by the Gujarat government.

Operation Parakram

Col. Quraishi played a pivotal role during Operation Parakram along the Punjab border that had followed the Indian Parliament attack in December 2001. She earned a Commendation Card from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) for her exemplary service.

Her contributions are not limited to the battlefield; she has also played a significant role in international peacekeeping missions. As part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, she served in Congo for a six-year tenure, beginning in 2006. “Efforts to bring peace to conflict zones have been a moment of pride for me,” she said.

Her leadership was also recognized during the flood relief operations in Northeast India, where her expertise in managing critical communications led to another commendation from the signal officer-in-chief (SO-in-C).

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefs the media as Pakistan violates the ceasefire again after the India-Pak ceasefire agreement in New Delhi on Saturday.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefs the media as Pakistan violates the ceasefire again after the India-Pak ceasefire agreement in New Delhi on Saturday. 

After Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was subjected to vicious trolling on social media on Sunday (May 11, 2025) for announcing on the government’s behalf a day ago that India and Pakistan have agreed to cessation of military operations, the IAS Association came out in solidarity against the “unwarranted personal attacks” against the officer.

General Shabeg Singh:

Birth/Death: Born in 1924, died June 1984.

Role in the 1971 War: A highly decorated Indian Army officer, Major General Shabeg Singh, played a crucial role in training the Mukti Bahini fighters during the Bangladesh Liberation War. He played a key role in organizing and coordinating guerrilla warfare tactics.

Dismissal: Despite his service, he was controversially dismissed from the Indian Army in 1979, just before retirement, under allegations of corruption, which were widely seen as unfair or politically motivated.

Later Role: In a dramatic shift, Shabeg Singh later joined Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and helped fortify the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, leading to his death during Operation Blue Star in June 1984—when the Indian Army stormed the temple to flush out militants.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. He died following a sudden medical emergency and was declared dead at 9:51 pm at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

Dr. Singh, a renowned economist, served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and played a pivotal role in India’s economic liberalization in the early 1990s.

While it’s true that many former Indian Prime Ministers have been cremated at designated sites, such as Raj Ghat and its surrounding area, Manmohan Singh’s cremation took place at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. His passing was marked by a state funeral in New Delhi, with full honors, including a 21-gun salute. His body was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat, a traditional cremation ground on the banks of the Yamuna River, by Sikh customs.

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ਮਦ ਵਿਚਿ ਰਿਧਾ ਪਾਇਕੈ ਕੁਤੇ ਦਾ ਮਾਸੁ।

Mad Vichi Ridhaa Paai Kai Kutay Daa Maasu |

The meat of a dog cooked in the wine was, along with its foul smell, kept in the human skull.

ਧਰਿਆ ਮਾਣਸ ਖੋਪਰੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਮੰਦੀ ਵਾਸੁ।

Dhariaa Maanas Khoparee Tisu Mandee Vaasu |

It was covered with the blood stained cloth.

ਰਤੂ ਭਰਿਆ ਕਪੜਾ ਕਰਿ ਕਜਣੁ ਤਾਸੁ।

Ratoo Bhariaa Kaparhaa Kari Kajanu Taasu |

Covering thus, the scavenger woman (chi: than), after appeasing her lust, was carrying that bowl.

ਢਕਿ ਲੈ ਚਲੀ ਚੂਹੜੀ ਕਰਿ ਭੋਗ ਬਿਲਾਸੁ।

Ddhaki Lai Chalee Chooharhee Kari Bhog Bilaasu |

On being asked about (the abominable covered material)

ਆਖਿ ਸੁਣਾਏ ਪੁਛਿਆ ਲਾਹੇ ਵਿਸਵਾਸੁ।

Aakhi Sunaaay Puchhiaa Laahay Visavaasu |

she cleared the doubt by saying that she had covered the meat to hide

ਨਦਰੀ ਪਵੈ ਅਕਿਰਤਘਣੁ ਮਤੁ ਹੋਇ ਵਿਣਾਸੁ ॥੯॥

Nadaree Pavai Akirataghanu Matu Hoi Vinaasu ||9 ||

it from the sight of an ungrateful person to avoid its pollution.