Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:38am on 26 May 2025,Monday India
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's family, including her parents Taj Mohammad and Halima Qureshi, warmly welcomed him. Colonel Qureshi, a distinguished Indian Army officer, gained national attention for her role in briefing the nation on Operation Sindoor, India's cross-border strikes against terror infrastructure. Her twin sister, Shyna Sunsara, expressed pride in Modi's efforts toward women's empowerment, highlighting Colonel Qureshi's contributions as a source of inspiration. Taj Mohammad, a veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, emphasized that his daughter was fulfilling her duty to the nation. The roadshow, commencing at Vadodara's Harni Airport, featured cultural performances and marked the beginning of Modi's two-day visit to Gujarat. (PC: PTI)