Following outrage over tribal welfare minister Vijay Shah's remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi, Madhya Pradesh BJP initiated damage control. A delegation visited Col Qureshi's family, and BJP national president JP Nadda sought a report. Shah, after being summoned by party leaders, expressed regret, claiming his words were twisted and offered multiple apologies if he hurt anyone's sentiments.
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