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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP refutes reports on plan of using Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh as campaign faces: ‘Fake news'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday clarified that it has no plans to use Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as party's campaign faces. The clarification came after a media report claimed that Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh, who led India's press briefings on Operation Sindoor, will be the faces of an ambitious women-centric campaign to be rolled out by the BJP on June 9, the completion of 11 years of the Modi government. 'This is fake news,' BJP IT department head Amit Malviya wrote on X. 'The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofiya Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces,' he asserted. Malviya further said that comments made by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui in the media report have been misconstrued. Also Read | Row over BJP minister's remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi 'The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman within the community,' Malviya said. Colonel Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh held a media briefing during India's cross-border strikes under Operation Sindoor, along with foreign secretary Vikram Misri. Also Read | Who is Col Sofiya Quraishi? Top army officer leading 'Operation Sindoor' presser Earlier this week, the family of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were among the many that attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat. Taj Mohammad and Halima Qureshi, Colonel Qureshi's parents, were among the crowd at the Vadodara roadshow. Speaking to news agency PTI, Mohammed praised his daughter, Colonel Qureshi and stated that she has now been elevated to the "daughter of the nation." "It felt great (roadshow of PM Modi). We are proud that PM Modi met us. Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter of the country, she only did her duty,' he said. Furthermore, her mother, Halima Qureshi, praised Operation Sindoor for taking "revenge of our sisters' sindoor" Shyna Sunsara, Colonel Qureshi's twin sister was also at the roadshow. ". When your sister does something for the country, it inspires not only me but others as well. She is no longer just my sister but the country's sister as well," she was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Patriotism dominates meet on women empowerment: Young & old thank Army
Bhopal: Patriotism and Operation Sindoor dominated the Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran (empowerment) Maha Sammelan (meet) in Bhopal in the presence of PM Modi on Saturday. Tricolours fluttered at the venue. A group of young girls donning camouflage dress dreaming of being like Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, were present at the event. The young girls, students of class 9, captured attention outside the Jamboree Ground. A girl in the group Rishika said "I have come to meet PM Modi and thank him for Operation Sindoor". Asked for the reason for coming in army print dress, another girl from the group, Priyanshi said "We want to join the Indian Army and serve the nation". The girl students were inspired by Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. "I want to make my country proud like the two women officers" said another girl, Khushi. For them, the impression left by the women officers was enough motivation to make their future in the armed forces. Another man holding a memento of all leaders and freedom fighters came from Hoshangabad, but was denied entry for not having a pass. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The man, Krishna Yadav, said for the past over two decades he and his organization have been actively participating in welfare schemes of the central and the state govt. "I have also worked with the Army in flood relief operations. I wanted to thank PM Modi and Army, " said the man, unhappy as he didn't get to give the memento. The attendants chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' entered the venue. There was a multilayer barricading at the Jamboree Ground. Around 2 lakh women from different corners of MP were believed to be brought in buses. Many buses coming from different cities were late in reaching the venue. They kept coming even after PM Modi reached the venue. The road was closed from the Mahatma Gandhi school for the ones coming from the MP Nagar side. The back and the open land area on sides of a school in front of the ground were used for parking vehicles.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong rally slams BJP over remarks by 2 MP ministers on Army
Jabalpur: A 'Jai Hind Sabha' organised by the Congress at the Shaheed Memorial here on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the BJP over its two ministers' controversial remarks against the Army and its officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. Ex-servicemen gathered at the rally threatened to launch a statewide protest if action is not taken against the ministers. Addressing the gathering, Maj Gen Shyam Lal Srivastava (retd) said if the BJP state govt does not take action against deputy CM Jagdish Devda and tribal affairs minister Vijay Shah, former soldiers will take to the streets in protest. "There are over 90,000 former soldiers and more than 100,000 active soldiers in the state." He said the statements made by the ministers were "very unfortunate, and the govt should have taken strict action, but it did not". The MP high court took note of Shah's objectionable statement. Former CM Kamal Nath, while addressing the gathering, said the large turnout proves your pride in the Army. "Jabalpur is proud to produce ammunition." He recalled witnessing the Bangladesh War of 1971 and mentioned how Indira Gandhi made strong decisions despite the US pressure. He expressed concern over unemployment, stating that if the youth's future remains bleak, how will the state develop? Another ex-CM Digvijays Singh said those who did not contribute to the country's Independence were now insulting the soldiers who were willing to die for the nation. He noted that despite the Army's respect for PM Narendra Modi, the BJP was not taking action against its leaders. The leader of opposition in the MP assembly, Umang Singhar, said the country's democracy was in danger, with BJP leaders insulting the army. He mentioned that they face mistreatment when they protest, and preparations were underway to "establish a dictatorial regime". Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel and Congress MP unit president Jitu Patwari also slammed the BJP on issues such as the insult to the army, women's safety, and ceasefire violations.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi's rally decorated with Operation Sindoor theme
1 2 Kanpur: The rally of PM Narendra Modi held at the CSA ground was decorated with the theme of Operation Sindoor . Right from the venue of the public meeting to the entrance gate of CSA, hoardings, banners, and posters depicting the PM in a military uniform were installed mentioning Operation Sindoor. Pictures of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who had led Operation Sindoor, were also a focal point of attraction. Special attention was given in portraying the leadership and success of the operation through visual storytelling. The pictures of Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh received prominent place throughout the venue. Thousands of people attended the rally where security personnel were deployed in large numbers. They were assisted by local volunteers in managing the crowd. The event demonstrated meticulous planning in every aspect, from traffic management outside the venue to the arrangement of facilities within. The decorative elements seamlessly integrated the military theme while maintaining the dignity of the occasion. TNN
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Col Qureshi to be 'poster girl' of BJP minority wing's outreach
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi will be the "poster girl" of the BJP's minority wing outreach as part of the 11th anniversary celebrations of the Modi government with a special focus on women among minorities. As part of the celebrations, the BJP's minority wing led by Jamal Siddiqui has made plans to hold chaupals (community gatherings) outside mosques, dargahs, churches and first chaupal will be organised on June 9 in Shaheen Bagh in the national capital, Siddiqui told ET. Women at Shaheen Bagh had led the protest, from December 2019 to March 2020, against the Modi government's move to bring in the Citizenship Amendment Act. Now, the BJP is aiming to convey through the chaupals that it is equally sensitive towards minority women as it is for others. "Our sister Colonel Sofiya Qureshi made the country proud during Operation Sindoor . With her as an inspiration and poster girl of our campaign, we would motivate women among minorities to join the NCC , join the forces, go for higher studies to become self-dependent and also contribute to the country," Siddiqui said. Colonel Qureshi, along with IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, led the official press briefings on Operation Sindoor.
