Indore, May 15 || Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Thursday slammed the BJP leadership for its silence over Minister Vijay Shah’s alleged derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
Addressing a press conference in Indore, the Rajya Sabha MP demanded a clear response from the top BJP brass, stating that Shah’s comments had hurt the sentiments of the nation.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president J.P. Nadda must clarify whether they endorse Vijay Shah’s remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. If not, why hasn’t he been sacked from the cabinet and the party? Who is shielding him?” Singh asked.
He also lauded the Madhya Pradesh High Court, particularly Justice Atul Sreedharan, for taking cognisance of the matter and directing the state Director General of Police (DGP) to register an FIR against Shah.
“What the BJP should have done proactively, the court had to do. I thank Justice Sreedharan for ordering an FIR. But this issue extends beyond legalities -- it’s about political accountability. Why is the BJP’s top leadership still silent?” Singh added.