A Congress delegation reportedly met the Governor and sought reconsideration of the proposal against granting prosecution sanction, besides demanding appropriate action against the minister.
MP minister Vijay Shah, at a May 11, 2025 event, referred to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi as the “sister of the same community as terrorists” during remarks on Operation Sindoor.
DK Shivakumar called for women's reservation to be accommodated within the existing 543 seats, arguing that southern states should not be penalised for successfully controlling their population.
On January 19, the court had directed the state government to decide within two weeks on granting prosecution sanction against the minister, but the state has yet to take the call.
Speaking to reporters, Shah apologised for the remarks and said he never intended to insult a woman officer, the armed forces or any section of society.
The apex court was hearing an appeal filed by Shah challenging the Madhya Pradesh HC's order for registration of an FIR against him over his alleged remarks against Colonel Qureshi.
