MP: Congress raises questions over Minister Vijay Shah hoisting the tricolor, says, 'BJP violates the Constitution...'

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Congress on Republic Day on Monday (January 26) targeted the BJP over a controversy involving Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah, alleging that the ruling party was challenging the Constitution.

The main opposition party raised the question that why Vijay Shah has not been removed from the post of minister till now in the case of alleged objectionable remarks about Indian Army Colonel Sophia Qureshi and why he was given the responsibility of hoisting the national flag at the Republic Day function?

Vijay Shah hoisted the tricolor in Khandwa

In fact, on January 19, the Supreme Court directed the state government to decide within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks about Colonel Qureshi. Vijay Shah, meanwhile, hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the ceremonial parade during the main Republic Day ceremony held at the stadium grounds in his home district of Khandwa.

Jitu Patwari surrounded

State Congress President Jitu Patwari attended the Republic Day celebrations at the party's Indore office. Afterward, he told reporters, "Shah should have been immediately removed from his ministerial position following the Supreme Court's week-old directive, but the BJP had him hoist the flag on Republic Day. This is challenging the Constitution." Patwari said that the failure to accept Vijay Shah's resignation raises questions about the working style of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Deputy CM Jagdish Deora maintained silence

Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Deora declined to comment on Congress's questioning of Vijay Shah's hoisting of the tricolor. When asked for a comment, he told reporters, "I think we should just offer our congratulations and best wishes on this occasion (Republic Day)." Deora said this after attending the main Republic Day celebrations in Indore.

Comment was made on Colonel Sophia Qureshi

Vijay Shah came under fire last year after a video circulated on social media in which he was allegedly seen making derogatory remarks against Colonel Qureshi.

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