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Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP minority wing's chaupal in Shaheen Bagh to encourage women to join army gets tepid response
New Delhi: Inside a hall adorned with brightly coloured banners of BJP's minority wing at Shaheen Bagh on Tuesday, a chaupal was organised to encourage women to join the Indian Army. It was a stark contrast to the passionate protests that echoed through the lanes of Shaheen Bagh in 2020. Shaheen Bagh was the epicentre of the CAA-NRC protest in 2020. The chaupal drew a small gathering of mostly party workers. When the event started, five women were present, but after a few minutes, only two were left. Both women were associated with the party's minority wing. Speaking at the event, Jamil Siddiqui, national president of BJP's Minority Morcha, said the chaupal was organised after the successful completion of 11 years of tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We are talking about govt schemes and achievements of the Prime Minister, highlighting how he elevated India's status globally and led the country to new heights of success. We are also encouraging our daughters to step out, pursue education, and join the workforce, including the military. " Giving the example of Col. Sofia Qureshi, who briefed the media during Operation Sindoor, Siddiqui said: "Sofia, a daughter of our society, showcased the strength of Indian women to the world, demonstrated female empowerment, and made a mark for her community, Islam, India, and Indian culture. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Capital Gains Exemptions for Seniors SmartAsset Learn More Undo We want our daughters to receive military training, join the army, become Agniveers, and, if necessary, fight enemies at the border like Colonel Sofia. They should be able to protect themselves from harassment and domestic violence." He added that with similar discussions, they aim to organise numerous gatherings across the country. When asked about the tepid response received to the chaupal, Siddiqui said: "We have invited only key party workers here. It is a type of training for them as we will discuss with them. Our representatives will then go around Delhi, visiting homes and holding meetings to inform people about govt schemes. We will encourage our daughters to step out, advance, and participate in education and employment." A copy of the Indian Constitution was also distributed among the participants. Outside the chaupal, women said they were unaware of the programme as there was no announcement or publicity about it. However, women added that Col Qureshi is an inspiring figure for them. Aeman Hayat Siddiqui, who aspires to become a teacher, said, "Col Qureshi is an inspiration. We want our daughters to make progress and make the country proud." She added, "I completed my education and am looking for a govt job. We want the govt to create more vacancies." Mariam, a NEET aspirant, said: "Col Sofia Qureshi's journey is motivating for everyone. I feel that women can achieve anything."
NDTV
01-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Fake News': BJP Says No Plans To Use Op Sindoor Faces For Party Campaign
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday said that it has no plans to use Col Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as party's campaign faces. This 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 the completion of 11 years of the Modi government on June 9. Commenting on the media report on X, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, "This is Fake News." The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofia Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces, he asserted. "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.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Fake news': BJP says no plans to use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as party's campaign faces
The BJP refuted media reports suggesting Col Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh would be campaign faces for a women-centric initiative marking 11 years of the Modi government. Amit Malviya, BJP IT department head, dismissed the news as fake. He clarified that Jamal Siddiqui's comments were misinterpreted, emphasizing Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The BJP on Sunday said that it has no plans to use Col Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as party's campaign 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 the completion of 11 years of the Modi government on June on the media report on X, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, "This is Fake News."The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofia Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces, he asserted."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.
News18
01-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Remarks Misconstrued': Malviya Junks Report On BJP Plan To Use Women Military Officers In Campaign
Amit Malviya shared a news report claiming that the BJP was set to use two women military officers as campaign faces. He termed the news report as "fake". Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Sunday clarified that the BJP has no plans to use Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh – who were the faces of the military during Operation Sindoor briefings – as the party's campaign faces. Malviya flagged a report by Times of India as fake and said that the remarks made by BJP Minority Morcha President, Jamal Siddiqui, were 'misconstrued". What Is The Matter? Times of India reported that the two officers 'will be the faces of an ambitious women-centric campaign scheduled to be rolled out by the BJP on the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government on June 9." The news article was headlined 'Col Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika set to be BJP campaign's faces". This is #FakeNews. The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofia Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces. 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… — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 1, 2025 Malviya shared the news story and busted the claims, stating that Siddiqui made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman. What Did Siddiqui Say? The BJP Minority Front will launch a nationwide campaign aimed at connecting educated Muslim women with the armed forces from June 9. The main goal of the campaign is to encourage Muslim women and girls to think about joining the armed forces, using role models like Sofia Qureshi as inspiration. Siddiqui called her 'a source of pride for both the community and the country." First Published: June 01, 2025, 14:31 IST
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress seeks action against Madhya Pradesh Minister
The minorities cell of the District Congress Committee in Raichur has submitted a written complaint to the Superintendent of Police, Raichur district, stating that an FIR be registered against Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for making a derogatory statement against Colonel Sofia Qureshi who briefed the press about the army action during the successful Operation Sindhoor against terror camps in Pakistan. Chairman of the minorities cell Syed Fayazuddin has, in his complaint, stated that the Minister's statement against Ms. Querish is deeply offensive, irresponsible and communally charged. 'The comment by Mr. Shah is not only derogatory but also deliberate and rooted in communal prejudice. Following the statement, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the police to register an FIR against the Minister and take legal action. We will also demand a direction to the police station concerned to register an FIR against the Minister for his derogatory statement against the army officer who is serving the nation bravely,' Mr. Fayazuddin urged.
