Archive · 8 Sep 2026
BJP MLA’s Qazi Camp Remark Sparks Congress Backlash in Bhopal
BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma made a controversial comment at an event in Bhopal.
He talked about India’s missiles and said Qazi Camp could be blown up.
Sharma later explained that he meant a place in Islamabad.
He said his words were meant to show the power of the Indian Army.
Congress criticized the statement.
Congress leader Abbas Hafeez said there is no Qazi Camp in Islamabad.
He asked the chief minister to explain the government’s position.
The remark caused a political dispute in Madhya Pradesh.
BJP legislator Rameshwar Sharma made the remark during a Matki Phod competition at Karond Square on Sunday.
Sharma said India could launch missiles from Karond Square and blow up Qazi Camp.
He later said he meant Qazi Camp in Islamabad and was referring to the Indian Army’s strength.
Congress leader Abbas Hafeez said Qazi Camp does not exist in Islamabad.
Congress asked the chief minister to clarify the government’s position on Sharma’s statement.
- Who
- BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma made the statement; Congress leader Abbas Hafeez criticized it.
- What
- Sharma said missiles could be launched from Karond Square to blow up Qazi Camp, then clarified that he meant a location in Islamabad.
- When
- The remark was made on Sunday, and Sharma explained it to journalists on Monday.
- Where
- The remark was made at Karond Square in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; Sharma said he was referring to Islamabad.
- Why
- Sharma said he was highlighting India’s missile capability and the strength of the Indian Army.
Congress Criticism
Sharma’s Explanation
Meaning and location of Qazi Camp
Congress Criticism
Congress leader Abbas Hafeez said Qazi Camp does not exist in Islamabad and demanded clarification from the chief minister.
Sharma’s Explanation
Rameshwar Sharma said he meant Qazi Camp in Islamabad and was referring to the might of the Indian Army.
Interpretation of the remark
Congress Criticism
Congress treated the statement as controversial and said the government should clarify its position.
Sharma’s Explanation
Sharma presented the comment as a reference to India’s missile capability and military strength.
- Speaker
- Rameshwar Sharma, a BJP legislator
- Location of event
- Karond Square, Bhopal
- Event
- Matki Phod competition
- Contested reference
- Sharma said he meant Qazi Camp in Islamabad
- Congress response
- Abbas Hafeez said Qazi Camp does not exist in Islamabad
- Requested action
- Congress asked the chief minister to clarify the government’s position