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Bhopal Congress Ex-Servicemen Accuse Chief Minister of Shielding Ministers Who Made Derogatory Remarks About Indian Army

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Maj Gen Shyam Shrivastava (retd), the president of the state Congress' ex-servicemen wing, and Brigadier Arun Pandey (retd) held a press conference in Bhopal, where they accused Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of shielding two cabinet ministers, Vijay Shah and Jagdish Devda, who made derogatory remarks about the Indian Army. The retired military officers claimed that the comments made by the ministers were an insult to the Army and that they should be removed from their ministerial posts immediately.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maj Gen Shyam Shrivastava (retd) and Brigadier Arun Pandey (retd) accused Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of shielding cabinet ministers Vijay Shah and Jagdish Devda for making derogatory remarks about the Indian Army.
  • The retired military officers claimed that the comments made by the ministers were an insult to the Army and that they should be removed from their ministerial posts immediately.
  • Maj Gen Shrivastava argued that Sofiya Qureshi, a full colonel, is an outstanding officer and deserving of the army briefing position, citing her achievements and her father's service in the Army.
  • He also criticized deputy CM Devda for his comment that the Army "bows down at the feet of PM Modi," stating that the Army works for the government, not a particular individual.
  • The retired major general emphasized that people who insult the army should face consequences, but the serving army cannot take direct action against those who disrespect the country.
  • The ex-servicemen wing has vowed to not tolerate the insult being done to the armed forces.

Statistics:

  • 2 cabinet ministers accused of making derogatory remarks about the Indian Army: Vijay Shah and Jagdish Devda.
  • 1 outstanding officer cited by Maj Gen Shrivastava: Sofiya Qureshi, a full colonel.
  • 1 president of the state Congress' ex-servicemen wing: Maj Gen Shyam Shrivastava (retd).
  • 1 frequency of the Army working for the government: as per the constitution.

Sources:

  • "Bhopal: Ex-servicemen wing slams CM for shielding ministers who made derogatory remarks about Indian Army" (The Times)

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