Congress seeks removal of Madhya Pradesh Minister for remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Shah's comments, perceived as branding Col Qureshi a "sister of the same community as terrorists," have drawn sharp criticism from Indians.

"They (terrorists) killed our Hindu brothers by making them remove their clothes. PM Modi ji responded by sending their (terrorists') sister in an Army plane to strike them in their houses. They (terrorists) made our sisters widows, so Modiji sent the sisters of their community to strip them and teach them a lesson", PTI quoted the BJP leader as saying in a gathering.

After severe backlash over his remarks, Shah issued an apology, saying, if anyone is hurt by his statement, he is ready to apologise ten times, adding that he respects Colonel Qureshi more than his sister.