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Ministers should be responsible: Supreme Court on BJP leader Vijay Shah's comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court in New Delhi reprimanded BJP leader and minister Kunwar Vijay Shah from Madhya Pradesh for his provocative comments regarding Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
On May 14, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh ordered the police to file an FIR against Shah in response to his communal remarks, amid widespread public condemnation.
Justice Atul Sreedharan initiated proceedings on his own motion and instructed the police to file an FIR citing provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to promoting hostility and threatening the nation’s sovereignty.
The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai chastised Shah, asking 'What sort of statements are you making?' and emphasized ministerial responsibility.
Shah publicly apologized multiple times, claiming misunderstanding, but the incident sparked strong political backlash and highlighted calls for accountability of public officials.

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