Overview

• Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah referred to Colonel Sofiya Qureishi as the 'sister of terrorists,' sparking widespread condemnation.
• Shah has since claimed his comment was a 'slip of the tongue,' but backlash continues from both allies and opposition.
• Union Minister Chirag Paswan, an NDA ally, stated Shah would have been expelled for life if he were in his party.
• The Supreme Court has criticized Shah's remarks, stating they shamed the nation, and ordered an SIT investigation with a report due by May 28.
• The BJP has yet to take any action against Shah, drawing criticism for its inaction as political pressure mounts.