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News18
25-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Avoid Unnecessary Remarks': PM Modi's Advisory For NDA Leaders Over Recent Controversies
Last Updated: PM Modi's advisory comes as a number of BJP leaders have stoked controversies with their remarks since the Pahalgam terror attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday advised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders to keep restraints in their public speeches and avoid making unnecessary remarks, sources said. While addressing a high-level meeting of Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from BJP-led NDA-ruled states in the national capital today, the Prime Minister expressed concern over unnecessary statements recently made by some of the leaders, and urged them to be more careful regarding passing statements. 'Keep a restraint on speeches and avoid unnecessary statements. Leaders should refrain from saying anything anywhere," sources quoted PM Modi as telling the attendees of the meeting. PM Modi's advisory came in the wake of controversial remarks made by BJP leaders since the last month's Pahalgam terror attack, including Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda and state minister Vijay Shah. Devda sparked a political row with his statement on Indian Army. In a viral video, Devda was talking about Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Army in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22. While speaking at a civil defense volunteers' training program in Jabalpur, Devda had claimed that 'the entire nation, including the Indian Army and soldiers, is bowing at the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." Another political row broke out after Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah made a derogatory remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. ' (Those who wiped the vermilion off our daughters' forehead… we sent their sister to teach them a lesson)," he had said. His statement drew a huge flak, with the matter reaching the Supreme Court. The Minister was asked to apologise to the army officer. The top court also ordered a Special Investigation Team to investigate the case. Earlier on May 14, the police registered an FIR against Shah after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered to do so. The court had taken a suo motu cognisance of the minister's 'crass remarks". On Saturday, Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra also courted the controversy by saying that the tourists who lost their lives in Pahalgam terror attack should have fought the terrorists. He also said that women who lost their husbands to the attack 'lacked" the spirit, and should have acted like ' veerangna ' (warrior women). Jangra said the number of casualties in the Pahalgam terror attack would have been less had the tourists undergone the Agniveer training. Jangra's remark came while he was addressing a gathering in Haryana's Bhiwani, an event organised to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar. First Published: May 25, 2025, 18:34 IST
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: BJP defends MP deputy CM as a row erupts over his remarks
MP deputy CM Jagdish Devda BHOPAL: Even as BJP is battling the crisis triggered by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's comments on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a fresh controversy erupted Friday over a statement by deputy CM Jagdish Devda. Thanking PM Narendra Modi while lauding the military's courage in Op Sindoor, Devda said at a training programme for civil defence volunteers in Jabalpur Friday: 'Yashaswi Pradhan Mantriji ko hum dhanyawad dena chahenge. Aur poora desh, desh ki woh sena, woh sainik, unke charno mein natmastak hain. Unke charno mein poora desh natmastak hain. Unhone jo jawab diya hai, uski jitni sarahna ki jaye, jitni kaha jaye utna kam hai.' The dispute is over Devda using the words 'unke charno mein'. While Congress claimed Devda meant the 'PM's feet', BJP said he meant the Army's feet. BJP, which is on a defensive after Shah's remark, stoutly defended Devda, with IT cell chief Amit Malviya alleging that Congress is targeting the deputy CM because he is a Dalit. 'Congress is unable to accept that a Dalit leader holds such a prominent position,' he said. 'Deliberately distorting Devda ji's statement is an attempt to create sensation and an atmosphere of lies,' Malviya tweeted. Devda warned of legal action, saying: 'My speech is being presented in a wrong and distorted manner, which is absolutely improper. I said that the courage shown by the Army in conducting Operation Sindoor against terrorists cannot be praised enough. The entire country and the people of the country bow at their feet and salute them. I too salute them.' Devda defended himself by saying: 'What I meant was people of the country salute brave soldiers of the Army. My statement is being circulated in the wrong manner. I have not given any such statement for which an apology is required nor have I hurt anyone's feelings.' Sack Devda & Vijay Shah, demands Congress Slamming MP deputy CM Jagdish Devda for allegedly saying that defence forces and its soldiers are at PM Modi's feet and state minister Vijay Shah for his comments about Colonel Qureshi, Congress Friday said the BJP netas should be sacked from state govt without delay, else their utterances would be seen as having the approval of Modi and the BJP brass. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said comments from BJP politicians are tantamount to sedition but BJP is going all out to protect them, and the MP CM has already ruled out action against Shah. She asked how could Devda say 'defence forces are at the PM's feet' when they are responsible for maintaining peace, and when the country is full of respect for the way they stunned Pakistan in the recent face-off. 'These words are like committing a sin and BJP is doing it time and again,' Shrinate told reporters. 'An apology or regret will not work this time. Devda has to be sacked. BJP cannot be a bystander this time.'
The Print
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
After Vijay Shah, now MP's deputy CM Devda in soup for saying ‘Indian Army bows at feet of Modi'
Devda's remarks comes at a time when the Mohan Yaday-led BJP government is facing backlash over tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah's remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The deputy chief minister has come out with a clarification that the statement he made at a civil defence volunteer training programme in Jabalpur was being presented in 'a wrong manner'. The Congress, he added, was 'misleading' the country by distorting the speech. Bhopal: Controversy is not leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh where Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda is now under fire for his statement that the entire country and its military are 'bowing at the feet' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Us din se pure desh mein bohot tanau tha logo ke man mein. Jab tak iska badla nahi liya jaega, aur matao ke Sindoor ko mitane kaa kaam jin logo ne kiya, jin atankwadiyo ne kiya, aur in atankwadiyo ko jinne paala, jo paal rahe hai, unko nist nabood nahi kar denge, tab tak chain ki saans nahi lenge. (There was tension in the minds of the people across the country. It was felt that until this act is avenged and those responsible for wiping the sindoor of our mothers and sisters and those giving them shelter are destroyed, we will not rest in peace',' he said in Jabalpur district. referring to the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor that followed soon after. 'Aur yashashvi pradhan mantri Narendra Modi jo ko dhanyawad denga chahenge ki pura desh, desh ki sena aur sainik unke charno mein natmastak hai. Unke charno mein pura desh natmastak hai… (We would like to congratulate PM Narendra Modi. The entire country, its army and soldiers are bowing down at his feet. The entire country is bowing down at his feet.' Central and state leaders from the opposition Congress party slammed the Madhya Pradesh deputy chief minister for 'insulting' the armed forces. 'After Vijay Shah, now Jagdish Devda has insulted the Indian Army,' Congress state president Jitu Patwari said, adding that the BJP has been constantly insulting the armed forces as seen in the statements made by its leaders. Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate called Devda's comment an insult to the courage and bravery of the Army. 'Just asking for his resignation will not solve the matter. He should be suspended, Modi ji,' Shrinate posted on 'X'. On Friday, Devda came out before the media saying that the Congress was distorting his statement. 'I said in my speech that the valour shown by the brave soldiers in Operation Sindoor against the terrorists cannot be praised enough. The entire country and the people of the country bow down to their feet and salute them and I also salute them. In my statement, I meant that the people of the country bow at the feet of the brave soldiers who protect the country. This statement of mine is being circulated in a wrong manner,' he asserted. 'My entire speech is in honour of the army,' he added. BJP state media incharge Ashish Aggarwal defended the deputy chief minister and also accused the Congress party of twisting Devda's statement and taking it out of context. 'Jadgish Devda ji ne ye kaha hai ki, pura desh, desh ki sainiko aur senao ke prati natmastak hai jinhone Pakistan mein jaake prahar kiya hai. (Jagdish Devda ji said that whole country has bowed down at the feet of its army and its soldiers who went into Pakistan and attacked there),' Aggarwal told the media. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Sexist jibes to communal remarks, the many controversies of MP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah
India Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Congress demands BJP's Jagdish Devda dismissal over insulting remarks on Army
The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of "insulting the Army" after Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda allegedly made objectionable comments on the forces and demanded his at an event, Devda allegedly said, "Hum yashasvi pradhan mantri ji ko dhanyabad dena chahenge. Aur pura desh, desh ki woh sena, woh sainik, unke charno mein nat mastak hain. (We would like to thank the prime minister. The entire country, the country's army and soldiers... bow at the feet...")advertisementThe remarks came days after Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah came under fire for his alleged objectionable remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who was a prominent face of the armed forces during media briefings on Operation Sindoor along with Wing Commander Vyomika general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "The constant insult of our army by BJP leaders is extremely shameful and unfortunate. First a minister of Madhya Pradesh made an indecent comment on women soldiers and now their Deputy Chief Minister has grossly insulted the army."The people of the entire country are proud of the valour of the army but the BJP people are "insulting" the army and instead of taking action against these leaders, the BJP is trying its best to save them, she alleged."What message does BJP want to give to our army and people of the country by doing this?" she a press conference here, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate played a video of Devda's remarks and asked whether anyone can imagine any Indian ever saying something as "blasphemous and brazenly shameless" as that."The Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Jagdish Devda, says that the entire Indian Army and brave soldiers are bowing at the feet of Narendra Modi," she claimed."The entire country is grateful for what our armed forces have done. They have consistently taught a lesson to our enemies. Our armed forces have divided Pakistan into two. We have always given a befitting reply in 1965, 1971, 1999, and even after the Pahalgam terror strike. Our armed forces brought Pakistan to its knees by consistently destroying terrorist camps in Pakistan," she a statement is a brazen violation of what this country feels for our armed forces, which is absolute respect, Shrinate said."We honour their valour, their supreme sacrifice, and our heads bow as far as our armed forces are concerned. They don't just protect our borders but also protect our territorial integrity. They are the ones because of whom our people live safely and work the way we do. They guard us from the glaciers of Siachen to the deserts of Rajasthan. Such a statement is an insult that no Indian is willing to take," she will not take this statement lying down, and we demand that PM Modi immediately sack the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Jagdish Devda, for the brazen remark he has made. If he fails to do so, we will be forced to believe that this was said with his permission and has his patronage," she another minister from Madhya Pradesh, insulted one of India's most decorated soldiers, Col Qureshi, and yet the BJP neither questioned him nor took any action, she alleged."Both the Delhi and Madhya Pradesh governments remained mute spectators until the Jabalpur High Court ordered an FIR to be filed - an FIR that has since been reduced to a mockery. The High Court has taken strong cognisance of the matter, clearly stating that the charges listed in the FIR would not stand the test of law and has directed that the FIR be amended without fear or favour," Shrinate is the reality of how the BJP treats our armed forces and soldiers - those who display valour, courage, and make the ultimate sacrifice, she BJP had absolutely no role in the freedom movement and made no sacrifices," Shrinate said."Modi ji once claimed that a corporate or a trader in India is braver than Indian soldiers. Forget avenging the supreme sacrifice of our 20 bravehearts in Galwan — we have continued doing business with China. Our trade deficit with China now stands at 100 billion dollars," she Congress on Wednesday had asked why Modi has not yet sacked Shah for his objectionable remarks on Col Qureshi and said the "atrocious" comments reflect the BJP's "diseased mindset".The opposition party slammed the BJP after a video went viral in which Shah is purportedly heard making objectionable remarks, saying, "'Jinhone humari betiyon ke sindoor ujade the humne unhiki behen bhej kar ke unki aisi ki taisi karwayi (those who wiped sindoor (vermilion) off our daughters' forehead... we sent their sister to teach them a lesson)'."
The Print
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Cong seeks MP deputy CM's sacking for ‘objectionable' remarks, BJP says remarks distorted
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, 'The constant insult of our army by BJP leaders is extremely shameful and unfortunate. First a minister of Madhya Pradesh made an indecent comment on women soldiers and now their Deputy Chief Minister has grossly insulted the army.' Devda is the second minister from the state to have sparked a row with comments linked to Operation Sindoor after Vijay Shah, who had to apologise after his remarks linking the religion of terrorists behind the Pahalham strike with that of Col Sofiya Qureshi triggered an outrage. Speaking at the event, Devda allegedly said, 'Hum yashasvi pradhan mantri ji ko dhanyavad dena chahenge. Aur pura desh, desh ki woh sena, woh sainik, unke charno mein nat mastak hain. (We would like to thank the prime minister. The entire country, the country's army and soldiers… bow at the feet…' The Congress hit out at Devda, claiming the BJP leader said that the entire Indian Army and brave soldiers are bowing at the feet of Narendra Modi. New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of 'insulting' security forces as it cited Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda's comments at an event to slam the ruling party, a charge rejected by the leader as a 'distortion' of his remarks. The people of the entire country are proud of the valour of the army but the BJP people are 'insulting' the army and instead of taking action against these leaders, the BJP is trying its best to save them, Gandhi alleged. 'What message does BJP want to give to our army and people of the country by doing this,' she asked. Devda, later, said his statement was 'distorted' by the opposition party, and he meant to say the people have bowed before the security forces after seeing their valour during the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. BJP IT department head Amit Malviya accused the Congress of deliberately distorting the statement of Devda in an attempt to create sensation and an atmosphere of lies. He added, 'Operation Sindoor has shaken both Pakistan and Congress. Deora is also being targeted because he comes from the Dalit community, and the Congress is unable to accept this.' At a press conference in the national capital, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate played a video of Devda's remarks and asked whether anyone can imagine any Indian ever saying something as 'blasphemous and brazenly shameless' as that. 'The Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Jagdish Devda, says that the entire Indian Army and brave soldiers are bowing at the feet of Narendra Modi,' she claimed. 'The entire country is grateful for what our armed forces have done. They have consistently taught a lesson to our enemies. Our armed forces have divided Pakistan into two. We have always given a befitting reply in 1965, 1971, 1999, and even after the Pahalgam terror strike. Our armed forces brought Pakistan to its knees by consistently destroying terrorist camps in Pakistan,' she said. Such a statement is a brazen violation of what this country feels for our armed forces, which is absolute respect, Shrinate said. 'We honour their valour, their supreme sacrifice, and our heads bow as far as our armed forces are concerned. They don't just protect our borders but also protect our territorial integrity. They are the ones because of whom our people live safely and work the way we do. They guard us from the glaciers of Siachen to the deserts of Rajasthan. Such a statement is an insult that no Indian is willing to take,' she said. 'We will not take this statement lying down, and we demand that PM Modi immediately sack the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Jagdish Devda, for the brazen remark he has made. If he fails to do so, we will be forced to believe that this was said with his permission and has his patronage,' she said. Hitting back, Malviya said doing politics on the valour and bravery of the armed forces exposes the abhorrent and petty mindset of the Congress. Vijay Shah, another minister from Madhya Pradesh, insulted one of India's most decorated soldiers, Col Qureshi, and yet the BJP neither questioned him nor took any action, she alleged. 'Both the Delhi and Madhya Pradesh governments remained mute spectators until the Jabalpur High Court ordered an FIR to be filed – an FIR that has since been reduced to a mockery. The High Court has taken strong cognisance of the matter, clearly stating that the charges listed in the FIR would not stand the test of law and has directed that the FIR be amended without fear or favour,' Shrinate said. This is the reality of how the BJP treats our armed forces and soldiers – those who display valour, courage, and make the ultimate sacrifice, she said. 'The BJP had absolutely no role in the freedom movement and made no sacrifices,' Shrinate said. 'Modi ji once claimed that a corporate or a trader in India is braver than Indian soldiers. Forget avenging the supreme sacrifice of our 20 bravehearts in Galwan – we have continued doing business with China. Our trade deficit with China now stands at 100 billion dollars,' she said. The Congress on Wednesday had asked why Modi has not yet sacked Shah for his objectionable remarks on Col Qureshi and said the 'atrocious' comments reflect the BJP's 'diseased mindset'. The opposition party slammed the BJP after a video went viral in which Shah is purportedly heard making objectionable remarks, saying, ''Jinhone humari betiyon ke sindoor ujade the… humne unhiki behen bhej kar ke unki aisi ki taisi karwayi (those who wiped sindoor (vermilion) off our daughters' forehead… we sent their sister to teach them a lesson)'.' PTI ASK KR ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
