The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Madhya Pradesh 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. The Top Court said it is not ready to accept the apology tender by the minister.
Supreme Court slams 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. Supreme Court says it is not ready to accept the apology tender by the minister.
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The Supreme Court has formed an SIT comprising three senior IPS officers, including a woman officer, who are from outside Madhya Pradesh, to probe MP minister Vijay Shah’s remarks regarding Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
The Supreme Court has formed an SIT comprising three senior IPS officers, including a woman officer, who are from outside Madhya Pradesh, to probe MP minister Vijay Shah’s remarks regarding Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. https://t.co/DYE9ao8T0z
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“You are a public figure. A seasoned politician. You should weigh your words when you speak. We should display your video here… This is an important issue for the armed Forces. We need to be very responsible,” said the Apex court.
Supreme Court ordered that MP Minister Vijay Shah’s arrest shall be stayed and he has to join and fully cooperate with the SIT.
Supreme Court orders that MP Minister Vijay Shah’s arrest shall be stayed and he has to join and fully cooperate with the SIT.
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Last week, the Supreme Court had criticised Shah for his remarks, saying that the minister must speak with “responsibility.” A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustus George Masih said a person holding a constitutional office should be responsible when this country is going through such a situation, and must know what he is saying.
‘What kind of statement are you making?’
At the outset, CJI had asked, “What kind of statement are you making? Such a person holding a constitutional office should be responsible…” “When this country is going through such a situation… He has to know what he is saying. Just because you are a minister,” said Justice Gavai.
Controversy arose after a video of Shah’s speech went viral
The MP High Court had said that if the FIR is not registered by Wednesday evening, the court may contemplate proceeding against the Director General of Police of the State for contempt of the order.
The controversy arose after a video clip of Shah’s speech went viral on social media. In his clarification, Shah said his comments were taken out of context and were meant to praise Colonel Qureshi’s bravery.
