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Yogi Adityanath Slams Samajwadi MP’s Remarks On Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

Yogi Adityanath Slams Samajwadi MP’s Remarks On Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

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New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav’s “distorted casteist thinking”, after the latter said Colonel Sofiya Qureshi was targeted by a BJP minister as she is a Muslim but Wing Commander Vyomika Singh was spared thinking she was Rajput. Both Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh have addressed multiple pressers on Operation Sindoor, giving details on India’s military action on terror bases in Pakistan since May 7. Mr Yadav, while criticising the BJP’s country-wide Tiranga Yatra and its aim of electoral gains, hit out at Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah on Colonel Qureshi. “One of their ministers abused Colonel Qureshi. The high court has ordered registration of a case against him again. But he did not know who Vyomika Singh was and neither did he know about Air Marshal AK Bharti, otherwise these people would have abused them too.. Vyomika Singh is a Jatav from Haryana and Air Marshal Bharti is a Yadav from Purnia. So all three were from PDA (Picchda, dalit, Alpsankhyak or Backwards, dalits …

SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav sparks row with ‘caste remark’ on Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav sparks row with ‘caste remark’ on Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

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Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav sparked a controversy by making caste-based remarks about Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who recently briefed on ‘Operation Sindoor.’ Yadav’s statement, referring to Singh’s caste, drew sharp backlash from BJP leaders, including UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Moradabad: Samajwadi Party (SP) national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yadav has sparked controversy with his caste-based remarks about Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who recently briefed the media on the success of ‘Operation Sindoor.’ During a public address, Yadav appeared to criticise Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah, who had earlier made controversial remarks about Major Sofia Qureshi. However, Yadav’s comments soon drew backlash as he used a caste identifier while referring to Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. Yadav said, “They (Vijay Shah) didn’t even know who Vyomika Singh is or what her caste is, nor do they know about Air Marshal AK Bharti. Otherwise, they would have abused them too. Let me tell you – Vyomika Singh belongs to a Dalit (caste identifier) community from Haryana, and Air Marshal AK Bharti …

Nimrat Kaur Says Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh Stand For ‘Secularity’: ‘No Better Message Than This’ | Exclusive

Nimrat Kaur Says Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh Stand For ‘Secularity’: ‘No Better Message Than This’ | Exclusive

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Last Updated:May 14, 2025, 05:15 IST Nimrat Kaur says Col Sofiya Qureshi and Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh proved women being in the forefront is ‘no longer a wish for the future’ and they set a precedent before the world. Nimrat Kaur heaps praises on Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh for leading the press briefing post Operation Sindoor. The press briefing by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh following Operation Sindoor grabbed a lot of attention. In the presence of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the women officers were seen sharing key details of the operation, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on Indian tourists on April 22. Qureshi and Singh, who led the conversation, won praises from all quarters, including the film industry. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon and Varun Dhawan, among others, took to social media and hailed the officers, celebrating their courage. Now, in an exclusive chat with News18 Showsha, Nimrat Kaur, who has been rather vocal about her …

Amul Praises Women Officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh Who Led Operation Sindoor Briefing: Proudly Indian

Amul Praises Women Officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh Who Led Operation Sindoor Briefing: Proudly Indian

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New Delhi: Dairy giant Amul has released a topical, paying tribute to the two women officers who led India’s military briefing on Operation Sindoor. Known for its witty takes on current events, Amul captured the moment with a doodle illustration showing Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi at a press podium. The brand’s signature blue-haired girl is seen saluting them, while fighter jets and scenes of aerial strikes form the background. The artwork carries the pun-filled tagline, “Send them Pakking”, using the word “Pak” as a play on “Pakistan.” The bottom of the topical reads, “Amul, proudly Indian.” The illustration came after India launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out precision air and ground strikes targeting nine terror infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This came in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. The press briefing on Operation Sindoor was led by Wing Commander Singh and Colonel Qureshi, who outlined details of the tri-services operation to the media. As part of Operation Sindoor, India deployed Rafale …

Sania Mirza’s Powerful Operation Sindoor Message With Photo Of Sofiya Qureshi And Vyomika Singh

Sania Mirza’s Powerful Operation Sindoor Message With Photo Of Sofiya Qureshi And Vyomika Singh

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Former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has shared powerful message on social media, reacting to two women officers briefing the media on India’s execution of ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Wednesday. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh flanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday morning during the briefing about Operation Sindoor, which was a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Air Force, striking nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Sania Mirza celebrated the briefing made by two women officers of different religions. Mirza shared a post by journalist Faye D’Souza, who had written the following in reaction to the briefing done by Col Sofiya and Wing Commander Vyomika. “The messaging in this very powerful photo perfectly captures who we are as a nation,” was written by D’Souza in the post, which was later shared by Mirza. Mirza, 38, is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest-ever tennis players and female athletes, having won six Grand Slam titles in tennis. Mirza was ranked as the No. 1 doubles player in …

Family Of Colonel sofiya Qureshi Who Led Operation sindoor With Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

Family Of Colonel sofiya Qureshi Who Led Operation sindoor With Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

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Vadodara: As Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh flanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday morning during the briefing about Operation Sindoor, creating a striking image, her family in Gujarat beamed with pride. Col Sofiya, who hails from Vadodara city, had quit Ph.D and a teaching career to become an Army officer, they said. Her parents and brother Mohammad Sanjay Qureshi live in the Tandalja area of the city. Talking to reporters at their home, Sanjay said Col Sofiya was on the verge of finishing her PhD when she decided to look beyond the classroom setting and don the olive-green uniform of the Indian Army. Sanjay said his sister was inspired by their grandfather and father, as both had served in the Army. “You can say that patriotism runs in our blood. After finishing school, Sofiya did BSc and then MSc in Biochemistry from MS University in Vadodara, as she wanted to become a professor,” Sanjay told reporters. He was accompanied by his father Tajuddin Qureshi, mother Hanima and daughter Zara. “My sister …

At India’s Briefing On Operation Sindoor, 2 Women Officers Wing Commander Vyomika Singh And Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Take Lead

At India’s Briefing On Operation Sindoor, 2 Women Officers Wing Commander Vyomika Singh And Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Take Lead

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Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. India’s Operation Sindoor briefing was led by Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi today. India’s retaliation targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. New Delhi: India’s briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ today gave a strong and significant message as two women officers – Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi – took the lead, sharing details of the military’s precision strikes on terror targets in Pakistan in response to the April 22 Pahalagam terror attack in which 26 people died. Along with the name “Operation Sindoor” – a tribute to the women who lost their husbands in the terror attack – the choice of women officers to lead the briefing was praised as a powerful move. “Terror targets were chosen based on credible intelligence and their involvement in cross-border terrorism. No military installation was targeted in Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor’,” Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said, speaking after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. She also announced that nine …