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BJP in damage control mode after calls grow for boycott of Indian goods in the Arab world
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They have now. Or?
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When did this happen?
There was no apologies in statement, they have mentioned action has been taken against.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan and Maldives became the latest Muslim countries to condemn the derogatory remarks made against Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) by leaders of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to Hindustan Times, BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and another party leader, Naveen Kumar Jindal, made disrespectful remarks about the Prophet (PBUH) and after worldwide condemnation, India's ruling party had to distance itself from their statements, announcing disciplinary action against the duo.
In a statement issued on Monday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation condemned the remarks and affirmed its firm rejection of "all practices and behaviors that contradict moral and human values and principles".
It underscored the need to respect religious symbols and not violate them, as well as confront hate speech and violence.
"The ministry also noted the importance of strengthening the shared international responsibility to spread the values of tolerance and human coexistence while preventing any practices that would inflame the sentiment of followers of different religions," the statement said.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates also issued a similar condemnation on Twitter.
Meanwhile, a statement by the government of Maldives said it unreservedly condemned "all and any action that purports to pervert the true nature and teachings of Islam and attempts to demean" Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
It went on to say that it was "deeply concerned" by the derogatory remarks by some BJP officials but also welcomed the Indian government's response.
"The government of Maldives welcomes the denouncement by the government of India of the derogatory remarks by the concerned officials and the prompt action taken by BJP against those officials," the statement added.
Muslim countries unanimous in condemning remarks
Following a strong reaction from Muslim countries, the ruling BJP has suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal from the party for their remarks, according to the Hindustan Times. The statement issued by the party did not name anyone but it underlined that the party did not condone insults to any religion and respects all faiths.
"The Bharatiya Janata Party is also against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The BJP does not promote such people or philosophy … During the thousands of years of the history of India every religion has blossomed and flourished. The Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions," the statement said.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iran and Pakistan had issued similar condemnations earlier. Qatar, Kuwait and Iran had summoned India's envoy to register their protest on Sunday, while Pakistan issued a strong demarche to the Indian charge d'affaires on Monday.
Qatar has also sought a public apology from India for allowing such "Islamophobic" views without retribution.
The grand mufti of Oman, Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al-Khalil, had tweeted that the "obscene" comments of the spokesperson of India's ruling party amounted to a "war against every Muslim".
OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha also said that the BJP leaders' remarks came in "context of intensifying hatred and abuse toward Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims".
India told both Qatar and Kuwait that the offensive views did not reflect those of the government of India, instead attributing these to "fringe elements". It said that "strong action" had been taken against those responsible for the derogatory remarks.
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According to Hindustan Times, BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and another party leader, Naveen Kumar Jindal, made disrespectful remarks about the Prophet (PBUH) and after worldwide condemnation, India's ruling party had to distance itself from their statements, announcing disciplinary action against the duo.
In a statement issued on Monday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation condemned the remarks and affirmed its firm rejection of "all practices and behaviors that contradict moral and human values and principles".
It underscored the need to respect religious symbols and not violate them, as well as confront hate speech and violence.
"The ministry also noted the importance of strengthening the shared international responsibility to spread the values of tolerance and human coexistence while preventing any practices that would inflame the sentiment of followers of different religions," the statement said.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates also issued a similar condemnation on Twitter.
Meanwhile, a statement by the government of Maldives said it unreservedly condemned "all and any action that purports to pervert the true nature and teachings of Islam and attempts to demean" Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
It went on to say that it was "deeply concerned" by the derogatory remarks by some BJP officials but also welcomed the Indian government's response.
"The government of Maldives welcomes the denouncement by the government of India of the derogatory remarks by the concerned officials and the prompt action taken by BJP against those officials," the statement added.
Muslim countries unanimous in condemning remarks
Following a strong reaction from Muslim countries, the ruling BJP has suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal from the party for their remarks, according to the Hindustan Times. The statement issued by the party did not name anyone but it underlined that the party did not condone insults to any religion and respects all faiths.
"The Bharatiya Janata Party is also against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The BJP does not promote such people or philosophy … During the thousands of years of the history of India every religion has blossomed and flourished. The Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions," the statement said.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iran and Pakistan had issued similar condemnations earlier. Qatar, Kuwait and Iran had summoned India's envoy to register their protest on Sunday, while Pakistan issued a strong demarche to the Indian charge d'affaires on Monday.
Qatar has also sought a public apology from India for allowing such "Islamophobic" views without retribution.
The grand mufti of Oman, Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al-Khalil, had tweeted that the "obscene" comments of the spokesperson of India's ruling party amounted to a "war against every Muslim".
OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha also said that the BJP leaders' remarks came in "context of intensifying hatred and abuse toward Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims".
India told both Qatar and Kuwait that the offensive views did not reflect those of the government of India, instead attributing these to "fringe elements". It said that "strong action" had been taken against those responsible for the derogatory remarks.
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Is a mountain being made out of mole hill the real question. Nupur Sharma's comments may be distasteful for a few, but does it demand such worldwide outrage and countries summoning the envoys and asking for action?
Nupur Sharma's life will be in grave danger with all of this outrage being poured out from every where.
Nupur Sharma's life will be in grave danger with all of this outrage being poured out from every where.
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Afghanistan on Monday joined several Muslim nations to condemn the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammad, stressing the importance of respecting all religious beliefs.
In a statement, Saudi Arabia's foreign affairs ministry expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Mohammad.
The ministry reiterated its "permanent rejection of prejudice against the symbols of the Islamic religion." It also rejected anything that gives rise to prejudice against "all religious figures and symbols." While welcoming the measures taken by the BJP to suspend the spokeswoman, the ministry reaffirmed the "Kingdom's position calling for respect for beliefs and religions".
In a separate statement, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina on Monday condemned the "insulting statements" made by the spokesperson of the BJP against the Prophet.
In New Delhi, the BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after their controversial remarks against the Prophet.
Amid protests by Muslim groups over the remarks, the party also issued a statement aimed at assuaging the concerns of minorities and distancing itself from these members, asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces the insult of any religious personality.
Bahrain's foreign affairs ministry welcomed the decision of the BJP to suspend the party's spokeswoman, stressing "the need to denounce any reprehensible insults against the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, as a provocation to Muslims' feelings and incitement to religious hatred." The ministry in a statement stressed "the importance of respecting all religious beliefs, symbols, and personalities, and the concerted efforts of the international community to spread the values of moderation, tolerance, and dialogue between religions and civilizations, and to confront extremist ideas that feed sedition and religious, sectarian, or racial hatred." The interim Afghan government, led by the Taliban, strongly condemned the derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad, Pajhwok News, Afghanistan's largest independent news agency, said.
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the use of derogatory words against the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) by an official of the ruling party in India," the agency quoted government Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid as saying in a tweet.
"We urge the Indian government not to allow such fanatics to insult the holy religion of Islam and provoke the feelings of Muslims," he said.
The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Nayef Falah M Al Hajraf, also condemned, rejected and denounced the statements made by the spokesperson of the BJP against the Prophet.
The Secretary-General affirmed his categorical rejection of prejudicing all the prophets and apostles as well as personalities and religious symbols, stressing the position that rejects provocation, targeting or underestimating beliefs and religions, the Council said in a brief statement.
The GCC is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of Indians work in GCC countries.
The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemned and denounced the recent denigration of the Prophet by the BJP leader. It also urged the UN to take necessary measures to ensure that the rights of Muslims are protected in India.
Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammad.
Pakistan said on Monday that it has summoned the Indian chargé d'affaires to convey its categorical rejection and condemnation of the controversial remarks.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday also condemned the "hurtful" remarks against the prophet of Islam.
"Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemn blasphemous remarks by Indian officials.The outrageous act is deeply hurtful and clearly indicates extreme level of hate against Muslims and other religions in India," the Spokesperson Pakistan Armed Forces tweeted.
Seeking to defuse a diplomatic row, spokespersons of the Indian Embassy in Qatar and Kuwait said on Sunday that the Ambassadors "conveyed that the tweets do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements." The controversial remarks also sparked a Twitter trend in the Arab world calling for a boycott of Indian products.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...ial-remarks-of-bjp-leader-122060601082_1.html
In a statement, Saudi Arabia's foreign affairs ministry expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Mohammad.
The ministry reiterated its "permanent rejection of prejudice against the symbols of the Islamic religion." It also rejected anything that gives rise to prejudice against "all religious figures and symbols." While welcoming the measures taken by the BJP to suspend the spokeswoman, the ministry reaffirmed the "Kingdom's position calling for respect for beliefs and religions".
In a separate statement, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina on Monday condemned the "insulting statements" made by the spokesperson of the BJP against the Prophet.
In New Delhi, the BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after their controversial remarks against the Prophet.
Amid protests by Muslim groups over the remarks, the party also issued a statement aimed at assuaging the concerns of minorities and distancing itself from these members, asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces the insult of any religious personality.
Bahrain's foreign affairs ministry welcomed the decision of the BJP to suspend the party's spokeswoman, stressing "the need to denounce any reprehensible insults against the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, as a provocation to Muslims' feelings and incitement to religious hatred." The ministry in a statement stressed "the importance of respecting all religious beliefs, symbols, and personalities, and the concerted efforts of the international community to spread the values of moderation, tolerance, and dialogue between religions and civilizations, and to confront extremist ideas that feed sedition and religious, sectarian, or racial hatred." The interim Afghan government, led by the Taliban, strongly condemned the derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad, Pajhwok News, Afghanistan's largest independent news agency, said.
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the use of derogatory words against the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) by an official of the ruling party in India," the agency quoted government Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid as saying in a tweet.
"We urge the Indian government not to allow such fanatics to insult the holy religion of Islam and provoke the feelings of Muslims," he said.
The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Nayef Falah M Al Hajraf, also condemned, rejected and denounced the statements made by the spokesperson of the BJP against the Prophet.
The Secretary-General affirmed his categorical rejection of prejudicing all the prophets and apostles as well as personalities and religious symbols, stressing the position that rejects provocation, targeting or underestimating beliefs and religions, the Council said in a brief statement.
The GCC is a regional, intergovernmental, political, and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions of Indians work in GCC countries.
The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemned and denounced the recent denigration of the Prophet by the BJP leader. It also urged the UN to take necessary measures to ensure that the rights of Muslims are protected in India.
Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammad.
Pakistan said on Monday that it has summoned the Indian chargé d'affaires to convey its categorical rejection and condemnation of the controversial remarks.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday also condemned the "hurtful" remarks against the prophet of Islam.
"Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemn blasphemous remarks by Indian officials.The outrageous act is deeply hurtful and clearly indicates extreme level of hate against Muslims and other religions in India," the Spokesperson Pakistan Armed Forces tweeted.
Seeking to defuse a diplomatic row, spokespersons of the Indian Embassy in Qatar and Kuwait said on Sunday that the Ambassadors "conveyed that the tweets do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements." The controversial remarks also sparked a Twitter trend in the Arab world calling for a boycott of Indian products.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...ial-remarks-of-bjp-leader-122060601082_1.html
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Nupur Sharma is a govt. spokesperson.
Unless you can prove she has the brain of a 5 year old, she knew exactly what she was doing and the possible repercussions.
Some are blinded by too much hate to consider it.
Unless you can prove she has the brain of a 5 year old, she knew exactly what she was doing and the possible repercussions.
Some are blinded by too much hate to consider it.
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She didn’t just throw away the line. She was provoked to a point where she lost her cool. That still doesn’t justify what she said. Should have maintained her decorum as a spokesperson.
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You yourself have just posted the tweet from Geert Wilders asking why is India apologising.
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Many people didn't read the letter properly , he is one of them.
She is a BJP party spokes person. Not Government spokes person.
She apologized and everyone should move on. She has been getting death threats since then.
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In a statement released on Sunday, June 5, by BJP’s party general secretary Arun Singh, the party asserted that it “is strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion,” adding that it “respects all religions and strongly denounces insult of any religious personality.”
“The BJP does not promote such people or philosophy,” said Arun Singh.
Quick damage control. Pathetic apology but a apology nonetheless.
I can't wait for you to say "this isn't a apology because this this that that india big country".
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Geert still thinks Imran Khan was Pakistan's president and not prime minister. This guy is a typical twitter loony right wing Indians love to worship. But hey anything for a couple likes from the obsessed ones.
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Predictable excuses. You wouldn't consider Modi groveling infornt of Arab leaders feet to be an apology. Arguing with a wall is useless.
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Yeah...Modi grovelled in front of Arab leaders on a TV debate issue.
But Islamic countries stood with India on key issues including Article 370 abrogation but not with Pakistan
Let's enjoy the TV debate win
I rest my case, there was no apologies from our side.
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Yeah...Modi grovelled in front of Arab leaders on a TV debate issue.
But Islamic countries stood with India on key issues including Article 370 abrogation but not with Pakistan
Let's enjoy the TV debate win
I rest my case, there was no apologies from our side.
The funny thing is that you know that you're wrong yet you continue to argue pointlessly in an attempt to defend Modi's honor... Remember when I said arguing with you is like arguing with a wall? I'm not talking about any old brick wall, I'm talking to a steel wall with turrets on top. No amount of logic or reasoning can break trough this thick wall of yours so I'll just end the argument here.
All hail super Modi. India big country big population. It definitely didn't submit to Muslim countries instantly.
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I think he read it better than you to be perfectly frank. But denial mode is understandable in this case, faith in power of Hindutva must have taken a knock. But real Hindu religion is bigger than the hindutva so don't let this travesty of a movement define you or your faith.
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What you talking is nonsense without any proof of apologies letter.
Why you bringing religion here?
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The only thing that's surprised many indians about this episode is the level to which Arab governments are bothered or worried about something that's happened on a local indian news channels in a debate amongst indian citizens.
Earlier, they'd usually express outrage only at something happening in the west - Hebdo cartoons in France, Rushdie in UK, cartoons in Denmark .. and just ignore the third world.
Has India finally arrived on the world stage ?
Earlier, they'd usually express outrage only at something happening in the west - Hebdo cartoons in France, Rushdie in UK, cartoons in Denmark .. and just ignore the third world.
Has India finally arrived on the world stage ?
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The only thing that's surprised many indians about this episode is the level to which Arab governments are bothered or worried about something that's happened on a local indian news channels in a debate amongst indian citizens.
Earlier, they'd usually express outrage only at something happening in the west - Hebdo cartoons in France, Rushdie in UK, cartoons in Denmark .. and just ignore the third world.
Has India finally arrived on the world stage ?
No because they feed more Indians than anyone else.
BJP all feel same hatred but will now be careful . Arab anger is what resulted in criminal investigation into this woman .
Also lol@ a poster known for his hate using Gert Wilders , you can see where they get their education from .
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Not looking good for India.
Now
Lets see if UAE & Saudi's will boycott all trade and business with India, countries like Oman, Qatar & Kuwait are not much of a worry imo...
If they do, that will be the death nail in the coffin.
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Consumed the marriage?
Anyway, Geert Wilders - the poster boy for race relations, multi-culturalism and religious harmony. Such a wholesome all round good guy
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All the filth around the globe getting under the same flag! yuck! Disgusting vermin.
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Another comprehensive breakdown of the issue if people are genuinely interested in understanding instead of regurgitating generic troll points:
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But you are still Indian. When Muslim countries are banning products all Indians are suffering. Even Indian atheists are losing their jobs in the Gulf due to their ethnicity. They will not ask what religion or God you believe in or not.
That will happen sooner or later. It however will be an Indian problem and no one else's.
Keralite Christians make a large chunk of expats and that could be the reason for your experience. I have lived in US and now Australia and 90% of Malayalis I have encountered in both these countries are Christians.
When it comes to the honour of the Prophet(saw) my views are shared by over 2 billion people. As for Indian elections is democracy simply not about majority votes? Sure now that Muslim's have ganged up on RSS fascists and your country the panic and apologetic attitude is obvious. It doesn't help when Indian products are being thrown out from the Gulf, Hindu's being sacked from jobs and Indian diplomats being summoned.
As I said earlier, a radical country as big as India is everyone’s problem. Imagine Indian nukes in the hands of these idiots.
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I find it disgusting that you posted something like this without a comment.
Are you endorsing this man's views?
Then the first victim of the Hindutva loving RSS will be the break up of their own country. Lalu Yadav is the latest politician saying yesterday India is heading towards a civil war. I totally agree.
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"Dr. al-Idlibi that while the hadith is an authentic narration, since it is contradicted by historical reality, it must be rejected in favor of alternative theories."
So now scholars can reject authentic narration/authentic hadith based upon what they believe is "reality".
So.... Today it is about authentic hadith. Tomorrow it may will be about Quran.
So Islamic view is reject hadiths and believe what scholars perceive as reality even if it contradicts authentic ones for favor of alternative theories.
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Do not derail this thread.
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The Indian government on Monday sought to calm anger at home and abroad following derogatory remarks by BJP members about the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), as Pakistan and other Islamic countries continued to put pressure on New Delhi to apologise for hurting the sentiments of millions of Muslims around the world.
According to Reuters, at least 38 people were arrested for rioting in Kanpur while another protest was held in Mumbai.
Top Indian officials remained engaged with managing the diplomatic fallout as more Muslim nations, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Maldives, Jordan, Afghanistan and Iran as well as the influential Al-Azhar University in Cairo demanded an apology from the government in Delhi for allowing the derogatory remarks, an Indian foreign ministry official said.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in a statement, said: “These insults come in the context of the increasing intensity in hatred of and insults to Islam in India and the systematic harassment of Muslims.”
NA, Senate pass resolutions of condemnation; Riyadh, Tehran and OIC slam Delhi for ‘insults to Islam’
The 57-member body cited the latest decision to ban the hijab at educational institutions in several Indian states and the destruction of Muslim property to highlight what it said was the Indian government’s bias.
Indian diplomats stationed in the Gulf and neighbouring Islamic countries like Iran and Pakistan were summoned by officials in those countries to protest against the comments by BJP officials.
Its external affairs ministry said in a statement the offensive tweets and comments did not, in any way, reflect the views of the government.
“Strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies,” said Arindam Bagchi, a government spokesperson.
The BJP said on Sunday it had suspended a spokesperson and expelled another official for hurting the religious sentiments of a minority community.
Saudi Arabia welcomed the action taken by the BJP to suspend the spokeswoman, while a senior official at the Qatar Embassy in New Delhi said Modi’s government must publicly distance itself from the comments.
“Hurting our religious sentiments can directly impact economic ties,” the official said, adding they were checking reports about boycott of Indian goods by some supermarket owners in Qatar.
Similarly, Reuters reported that a Kuwaiti supermarket had also pulled Indian products from its shelves.
At the supermarket just outside Kuwait City, sacks of rice and shelves of spices and chilies were covered with plastic sheets. Printed signs in Arabic read: “We have removed Indian products”.
Iran followed Qatar and Kuwait by summoning the Indian ambassador to protest in the name of “the government and the people”, state news agency IRNA said late on Sunday.
Condemnations from parliament, military
In Islamabad, both houses of parliament unanimously passed resolutions condemning the BJP leaders’ remarks about the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
In the Senate, the chairman remarked that the resolution would be sent to the UN secretary general and a protest would be registered with him over the matter.
The resolution passed in the National Assembly demanded the Indian government take strict action against the offending BJP leaders and ensure that such remarks should not be repeated. It also urged the international community to take notice of Indias anti-Muslim policy.
According to the Foreign Office, the Indian Charge d Affaires was summoned and conveyed the government of Pakistan’s “categorical rejection and strong condemnation” of the remarks made by two senior officials of India’s ruling BJP).
APP reported that the Indian diplomat was told that these remarks were “totally unacceptable and had not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan, but also Muslims across the world”.
The army’s publicity wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, also condemned the remarks, saying this was an indication of the extreme hatred the government held towards Muslims and other religions in India.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman termed the statements “shocking and provocative”, while Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb termed the incident “another manifestation of its extremist and seditionist mindset.”
Separately, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended India and four other states for designation as ‘countries of particular concern’ in its 2022 report.
The 2022 USCIRF report, released last week, covers the events that happened in 2021. It notes that “religious freedom conditions in India significantly worsened” last year.
During the year, “the Indian government escalated its promotion and enforcement of policies -- including those promoting a Hindu-nationalist agenda -- that negatively affect Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits,” and other religious minorities.
According to the report, the Indian government continued to “systemize its ideological vision of a Hindu state at both the national and state levels” through the use of both existing and new laws and structural changes hostile to the country’s religious minorities.
Published in Dawn, June 7th, 2022
According to Reuters, at least 38 people were arrested for rioting in Kanpur while another protest was held in Mumbai.
Top Indian officials remained engaged with managing the diplomatic fallout as more Muslim nations, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Maldives, Jordan, Afghanistan and Iran as well as the influential Al-Azhar University in Cairo demanded an apology from the government in Delhi for allowing the derogatory remarks, an Indian foreign ministry official said.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in a statement, said: “These insults come in the context of the increasing intensity in hatred of and insults to Islam in India and the systematic harassment of Muslims.”
NA, Senate pass resolutions of condemnation; Riyadh, Tehran and OIC slam Delhi for ‘insults to Islam’
The 57-member body cited the latest decision to ban the hijab at educational institutions in several Indian states and the destruction of Muslim property to highlight what it said was the Indian government’s bias.
Indian diplomats stationed in the Gulf and neighbouring Islamic countries like Iran and Pakistan were summoned by officials in those countries to protest against the comments by BJP officials.
Its external affairs ministry said in a statement the offensive tweets and comments did not, in any way, reflect the views of the government.
“Strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies,” said Arindam Bagchi, a government spokesperson.
The BJP said on Sunday it had suspended a spokesperson and expelled another official for hurting the religious sentiments of a minority community.
Saudi Arabia welcomed the action taken by the BJP to suspend the spokeswoman, while a senior official at the Qatar Embassy in New Delhi said Modi’s government must publicly distance itself from the comments.
“Hurting our religious sentiments can directly impact economic ties,” the official said, adding they were checking reports about boycott of Indian goods by some supermarket owners in Qatar.
Similarly, Reuters reported that a Kuwaiti supermarket had also pulled Indian products from its shelves.
At the supermarket just outside Kuwait City, sacks of rice and shelves of spices and chilies were covered with plastic sheets. Printed signs in Arabic read: “We have removed Indian products”.
Iran followed Qatar and Kuwait by summoning the Indian ambassador to protest in the name of “the government and the people”, state news agency IRNA said late on Sunday.
Condemnations from parliament, military
In Islamabad, both houses of parliament unanimously passed resolutions condemning the BJP leaders’ remarks about the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
In the Senate, the chairman remarked that the resolution would be sent to the UN secretary general and a protest would be registered with him over the matter.
The resolution passed in the National Assembly demanded the Indian government take strict action against the offending BJP leaders and ensure that such remarks should not be repeated. It also urged the international community to take notice of Indias anti-Muslim policy.
According to the Foreign Office, the Indian Charge d Affaires was summoned and conveyed the government of Pakistan’s “categorical rejection and strong condemnation” of the remarks made by two senior officials of India’s ruling BJP).
APP reported that the Indian diplomat was told that these remarks were “totally unacceptable and had not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan, but also Muslims across the world”.
The army’s publicity wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, also condemned the remarks, saying this was an indication of the extreme hatred the government held towards Muslims and other religions in India.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman termed the statements “shocking and provocative”, while Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb termed the incident “another manifestation of its extremist and seditionist mindset.”
Separately, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended India and four other states for designation as ‘countries of particular concern’ in its 2022 report.
The 2022 USCIRF report, released last week, covers the events that happened in 2021. It notes that “religious freedom conditions in India significantly worsened” last year.
During the year, “the Indian government escalated its promotion and enforcement of policies -- including those promoting a Hindu-nationalist agenda -- that negatively affect Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits,” and other religious minorities.
According to the report, the Indian government continued to “systemize its ideological vision of a Hindu state at both the national and state levels” through the use of both existing and new laws and structural changes hostile to the country’s religious minorities.
Published in Dawn, June 7th, 2022
I live in Australia and Muslim countries actions wont affect me. As I said earlier, I have never voted for BJP and never will. Unfortunately I cant do nothing to prevent the idiots in North India voting for BJP. I hope this boycott put some sense in them.
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Religious people have a contradiction they never seem to dwell about. On the one hand they regard holy or supreme beings as being so far ahead of humans in terms of wisdom, power and lifespan. Some even believe they were created by these Gods. And yet they feel the desperate need to defend these deities if another mere mortal uses mere words or indulges in desecration.
That said, this is the reality of the world we live in, so if you're a public figure or politician, you should choose your words wisely, if the society you live in claims to be tolerant and if the laws of the land have bestowed secularism on the government.
Enjoying the BJP backtracking though They got carried away and thought anything goes. There will be no repercussions. The mess they've created in Kashmir will take decades to clean up. And now finally, the Muslim world has been given an excuse to wake up from their pretend world where sab changa si in India. The BJP have been so bad that even the RSS head recently gave a statement that makes him sound like Vajpayee in comparison to Modi-Shah )
That said, this is the reality of the world we live in, so if you're a public figure or politician, you should choose your words wisely, if the society you live in claims to be tolerant and if the laws of the land have bestowed secularism on the government.
Enjoying the BJP backtracking though
They got carried away and thought anything goes. There will be no repercussions. The mess they've created in Kashmir will take decades to clean up. And now finally, the Muslim world has been given an excuse to wake up from their pretend world where sab changa si in India. The BJP have been so bad that even the RSS head recently gave a statement that makes him sound like Vajpayee in comparison to Modi-Shah )lol, these guys do this 24x7 and never get tired. Don't know what kick they receive out of this slavery.
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Can you two talk to each other and clear your confusion lol? One of you is saying that she is a BJP spokes person and has apologised and other one thinks there was no apology. Basically you both are acting like true andhbhakhts. If she apologised that means the party she is representing also apologised.
Nupur Sharma apologises for her remarks on Prophet Muhammad after suspension from BJP
After being suspended over her remarks on Prophet Muhammad during a recent TV debate, former BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma issued an apology and unconditionally withdrew her statement noting that it was never her intention to hurt anyone's religious feelings. Right after the BJP expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal from the party over alleged controversial remarks against minorities, he clarified that he respects people of all faiths.
https://m.economictimes.com/news/po...er-suspension-from-bjp/videoshow/92023608.cms
I know it is embarrassing for you now but you are making it more embarrassing for yourself by endlessly trying to justify her statement.
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If Pakistan is not a muslim country then why are Indian muslims always asked to go to Pakistan? Why are they not asked to go to Saudi Arabia or Qatar?
Lol. Sanghis deem sending someone to Pakistan is a punishment.If Pakistan is not a muslim country then why are Indian muslims always asked to go to Pakistan? Why are they not asked to go to Saudi Arabia or Qatar?
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Maldives have also condemned. India gives a lot of money to Maldives so this one is a little surprising.
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At least 15 countries, including Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Jordan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bahrain, Maldives, Libya, Turkiye and Indonesia have lodged official protests against India over the controversial remarks.
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Amid growing criticism by the Islamic countries over controversial remarks made by now-suspended and expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders against Prophet Mohammad, India on Monday slammed the comments by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as "narrow-minded" and "motivated, misleading and mischievous".
New Delhi also hit back at Pakistan after its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reacted sharply on Twitter to condemn remarks by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, saying the "absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights" commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone.
Reacting strongly to remarks by the OIC, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India accords "highest respect" to all religions and that the statement by the 57-member grouping exposed its "divisive agenda" which is being pursued at the behest of "vested interests." The OIC also urged the UN to take necessary measures to ensure that the rights of Muslims are protected in India.
"We have seen the statement on India from the General Secretariat of the OIC.
The government of India categorically rejects the OIC Secretariat's unwarranted and narrow-minded comments. The government of India accords the highest respect to all religions," Bagchi said.
"The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the government of India," he said.
Bagchi said strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies.
"It is regrettable that the OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments. This only exposes its divisive agenda being pursued at the behest of vested interests," he said.
"We would urge the OIC Secretariat to stop pursuing its communal approach and show due respect to all faiths and religions," he said.
Referring to criticism by Sharif and the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Bagchi said the "absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone." "The world has been witness to the systemic persecution of minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Ahmadiyyas by Pakistan," he said.
Bagchi said the government "accords the highest respect to all religions. This is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogised and monuments built in their honour." In a tweet on Sunday, Sharif condemned the controversial comments and alleged that India is "trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims." The Pakistan foreign ministry also criticised New Delhi over the remarks.
Also on Monday, Pakistan said it has summoned the Indian chargé d'affaires to convey its categorical rejection and that the remarks are totally unacceptable and have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world.
The comments by Sharma and Jindal triggered widespread anger in the Arab world as Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran on Sunday summoned the Indian ambassadors. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, the UAE, Indonesia, and Afghanistan also joined these nations on Monday to condemn the controversial remarks, stressing the importance of respecting all religious beliefs.
In a statement, Saudi Arabia's foreign affairs ministry expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Mohammed.
The ministry reiterated its "permanent rejection of prejudice against the symbols of the Islamic religion."
It also rejected anything that gives rise to prejudice against "all religious figures and symbols."
While welcoming the measures taken by the BJP against the leaders, the ministry reaffirmed the "Kingdom's position calling for respect for beliefs and religions. Bahrain's foreign affairs ministry also welcomed the BJP action.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...phet-mohammad-controversy-122060601191_1.html
New Delhi also hit back at Pakistan after its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reacted sharply on Twitter to condemn remarks by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, saying the "absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights" commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone.
Reacting strongly to remarks by the OIC, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India accords "highest respect" to all religions and that the statement by the 57-member grouping exposed its "divisive agenda" which is being pursued at the behest of "vested interests." The OIC also urged the UN to take necessary measures to ensure that the rights of Muslims are protected in India.
"We have seen the statement on India from the General Secretariat of the OIC.
The government of India categorically rejects the OIC Secretariat's unwarranted and narrow-minded comments. The government of India accords the highest respect to all religions," Bagchi said.
"The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the government of India," he said.
Bagchi said strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies.
"It is regrettable that the OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments. This only exposes its divisive agenda being pursued at the behest of vested interests," he said.
"We would urge the OIC Secretariat to stop pursuing its communal approach and show due respect to all faiths and religions," he said.
Referring to criticism by Sharif and the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Bagchi said the "absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone." "The world has been witness to the systemic persecution of minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Ahmadiyyas by Pakistan," he said.
Bagchi said the government "accords the highest respect to all religions. This is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogised and monuments built in their honour." In a tweet on Sunday, Sharif condemned the controversial comments and alleged that India is "trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims." The Pakistan foreign ministry also criticised New Delhi over the remarks.
Also on Monday, Pakistan said it has summoned the Indian chargé d'affaires to convey its categorical rejection and that the remarks are totally unacceptable and have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world.
The comments by Sharma and Jindal triggered widespread anger in the Arab world as Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran on Sunday summoned the Indian ambassadors. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, the UAE, Indonesia, and Afghanistan also joined these nations on Monday to condemn the controversial remarks, stressing the importance of respecting all religious beliefs.
In a statement, Saudi Arabia's foreign affairs ministry expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Mohammed.
The ministry reiterated its "permanent rejection of prejudice against the symbols of the Islamic religion."
It also rejected anything that gives rise to prejudice against "all religious figures and symbols."
While welcoming the measures taken by the BJP against the leaders, the ministry reaffirmed the "Kingdom's position calling for respect for beliefs and religions. Bahrain's foreign affairs ministry also welcomed the BJP action.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...phet-mohammad-controversy-122060601191_1.html
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Is the BJP the ruling party or not?
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This woman has united Muslim nations . Let’s hope some African nations also lodge official protests .
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What I find totally hilarious is how all these Mullahs and their man-children with beards who have not worked a day in their lives and live off religion (some even live on Sunni-Shia conflict lol niche market 
) are silent shut.
Summum Bukmun Umyum Fahum la Yarji'un... * https://quran.com/2/18
Look at these TLP clowns. So called flag bearers of Islam They are silent. I guess their masters have decided to keep them on leash.
Cash rules everything around me C.R.E.A.M., get the money Dollar dollar bill, y'all !!!! -Rizvi and other bunch of shameless Mullahs!
Mullah Diesel is unsurprisingly silent.
Heck, common non-Muslim Indian is more offended than these hypocrites.
) are silent shut.Summum Bukmun Umyum Fahum la Yarji'un... * https://quran.com/2/18
Look at these TLP clowns. So called flag bearers of Islam
They are silent. I guess their masters have decided to keep them on leash. Cash rules everything around me C.R.E.A.M., get the money Dollar dollar bill, y'all !!!! -Rizvi and other bunch of shameless Mullahs!
Mullah Diesel is unsurprisingly silent.
Heck, common non-Muslim Indian is more offended than these hypocrites.
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Good to see Arab world showing spine.
Nupur seems like an idiot. She deserves all the abuse she is getting.
Nupur seems like an idiot. She deserves all the abuse she is getting.
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What I find totally hilarious is how all these Mullahs and their man-children with beards who have not worked a day in their lives and live off religion (some even live on Sunni-Shia conflict lol niche market
Summum Bukmun Umyum Fahum la Yarji'un... * https://quran.com/2/18
Look at these TLP clowns. So called flag bearers of Islam
Cash rules everything around me C.R.E.A.M., get the money Dollar dollar bill, y'all !!!! -Rizvi and other bunch of shameless Mullahs!
Mullah Diesel is unsurprisingly silent.
Heck, common non-Muslim Indian is more offended than these hypocrites.
TLP were among the first to come out and talk about this, there are plenty of videos on Youtbue on this issue already.
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Pathu Indians and Modi, just couldn't take the heat from a global Muslim onslaught after propagating an anti muslim agenda for decades. Sigh if only the global Muslim world showed a similar outrage over all the activities of the bjp and modi govt from day one.
Lol, India's so called super power delusions exposed once again
Lol, India's so called super power delusions exposed once again
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I don't know man. If we compare their "reaction" from now a very long ago, it is quite obvious what their true priorities are/were.
It is all a big massive joke.
Never forget TLP threatened to burn the streets right when PDM/Americans had a small dip in their plan a few weeks ago.
Few things -
1) BJP has banned Nupur Sharma with bated breath keeping India's geo political interests in mind. India has oil ties with middle east, many Indians live in Gulf countries and contribute to Indian economy. India and Middle east have very good trade relationship which only excelled under present Indian govt. Modi himself got highest civilian award from them. So we are in no position to upset them at all. Economy & money trumps everything.
2) Contrary to what many believes, India is no superpower like China and in no position to upset Gulf countries, Europe or USA. You think China will ever apologize to middle east for their treatment of Uighur muslims? Neither any country can arm twist China. But India dont have that leverage and will always be sub servant to those countries.
3) Most important thing - we must stop blaming Islamic countries or even Indian muslims. They are doing the right thing by defending their religion and they must. I actually love the way they protect their religion. The blame lies only and only with those brown-nosing Indian hindu liberals who are doing bhangra from last 3-4 days. Unfortunately I dont have enough adjective to define them. Yesterday I was watching a news debate in Aaj Tak where there were many guests along with Saba Naqvi. Saba few days ago shared an image of Shivlinga (hindu god) in some derogatory way but she deleted that tweet yesterday after Nupur Sharma incident fearing backlash. When Aaj Tak anchor asked her what is the difference then between you and Nupur as both maligning each other's religion, her response was she simply re-tweeted it which originally was posted by Mahua Moitra (TMC MP). Her arguement was if Mahua, being a bonafide hindu can share that image, why cant I? And she was absolutely correct. Atleast she has the decency to delete that tweet but I am sure Mahua (thekedar of liberal gang) still wont.
So I think its high time we should stop blaming muslims. The fault lies somewhere else. If you dont respect your own religion, no one else would.
That is why in India Akbarudding Owaisi who openly abused hindu gods in a rally in hyderabad is still a MLA in Telangana Assembly, that is why MF Hussain who painted naked Indian gods was given citizenship in Qatar but Nupur Sharma is banned and getting rape/beheading and murder threats.
As Indian we must stop complaining and move with the flow as fault lies within us. Neither Modi nor BJP would do anything.
1) BJP has banned Nupur Sharma with bated breath keeping India's geo political interests in mind. India has oil ties with middle east, many Indians live in Gulf countries and contribute to Indian economy. India and Middle east have very good trade relationship which only excelled under present Indian govt. Modi himself got highest civilian award from them. So we are in no position to upset them at all. Economy & money trumps everything.
2) Contrary to what many believes, India is no superpower like China and in no position to upset Gulf countries, Europe or USA. You think China will ever apologize to middle east for their treatment of Uighur muslims? Neither any country can arm twist China. But India dont have that leverage and will always be sub servant to those countries.
3) Most important thing - we must stop blaming Islamic countries or even Indian muslims. They are doing the right thing by defending their religion and they must. I actually love the way they protect their religion. The blame lies only and only with those brown-nosing Indian hindu liberals who are doing bhangra from last 3-4 days. Unfortunately I dont have enough adjective to define them. Yesterday I was watching a news debate in Aaj Tak where there were many guests along with Saba Naqvi. Saba few days ago shared an image of Shivlinga (hindu god) in some derogatory way but she deleted that tweet yesterday after Nupur Sharma incident fearing backlash. When Aaj Tak anchor asked her what is the difference then between you and Nupur as both maligning each other's religion, her response was she simply re-tweeted it which originally was posted by Mahua Moitra (TMC MP). Her arguement was if Mahua, being a bonafide hindu can share that image, why cant I? And she was absolutely correct. Atleast she has the decency to delete that tweet but I am sure Mahua (thekedar of liberal gang) still wont.
So I think its high time we should stop blaming muslims. The fault lies somewhere else. If you dont respect your own religion, no one else would.
That is why in India Akbarudding Owaisi who openly abused hindu gods in a rally in hyderabad is still a MLA in Telangana Assembly, that is why MF Hussain who painted naked Indian gods was given citizenship in Qatar but Nupur Sharma is banned and getting rape/beheading and murder threats.
As Indian we must stop complaining and move with the flow as fault lies within us. Neither Modi nor BJP would do anything.
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Well thought out and sensible post.
Sadly, there’s still many spewing hate, a lot of them writing comments like they stand with Nupur Sharma which I find strange.
How can they stand with Nupur Sharma if she has apologised and retracted her remarks. In this case ‘standing with Nupur Sharma’ has no value.
Appreciate the post man but nobody is gonna read or react on unpopular fact. People here love to shout 'Nazi' 'Fascist' 'Hindutva' with every sentence.
Nupur is a spokesperson for BJP ,not the Govt. BJP is biggest party in current NDA govt along with several other smaller ones. Every party has spokepersons, so does BJP. Thats doesn't make her Govt's spokesperson or her views being Indian narrative.
I don't know how hard is it understand!!
She made an unfortunate statement and apologies for it. Her party sacked her. Many have gotten away after commiting far bigger crimes. At least in this case she/BJP did the right thing after the incident (whatever their intentions are). She doesn't deserve to get life/rape threats or some stupid fatwas on her head. Good on Govt to provide her the security.
As for countries regestring the complaint, thats their right if they feel offended. Even if India apologies on an individuals behalf, whats the big deal? How is it bowing down etc etc.. Someone made a mistake, accepted it, apologized for it. Now move on
Those a lot of people are idiots. Every country in this world has these kind of nutjobs.
India's official stand matters and thats pretty clear.
This was much needed humbling experience for the current government. This was bound to happen sooner than later based on how some folks have been piling up nonsense as well as violent messages for years. The government should have laid a marker long back, instead they let it continue which raises questions whether there is tacit support from powers that be. If nothing else its a blatant failure to represent and respect all citizens of the country regardless of political differences.
Will the Modi government now act with sincerity for a long term reconciliation or only focus on tactical damage control to let it die down for the timebeing. This is Modi's Bajpayee moment but question is can his dispensation emulate the statesmanship of Bajpayee or continue to nurture petty regressive politics digressing further from the strategic interests of the country.
Will the Modi government now act with sincerity for a long term reconciliation or only focus on tactical damage control to let it die down for the timebeing. This is Modi's Bajpayee moment but question is can his dispensation emulate the statesmanship of Bajpayee or continue to nurture petty regressive politics digressing further from the strategic interests of the country.
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Very good post. It is also worth bearing in mind that it isn't some competition between Muslims and Hindus to see who can be the most vocal in defence of their holy figures, both are different paths - one doesn't need to mimic the other. Saba Naqvi who you mentioned in your post as sharing an image of Shivalinga was not doing anything wrong from your point of view as she was following accepted standards in the Hindu world.
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The problem is this isn’t the first or won’t be the last BJP member to spout such hate . After so many you can’t use the anomaly argument
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It was immature on the part of Nupur Sharma to say unsavoury things about the Prophet and the muslim countries have every right to protest. In fact, the BJP should have suspended her within 48 hours of the incident, and not waited nearly a week before the Gulf countries started protesting. If the BJP had done that, it would have shown India in a really positive light. But better late than never.
Having said that, I certainly don't think there's any subservience. India has strong economic ties with Gulf countries which are important to both sides. Don't forget that if India is getting oil from them, the Gulf economies too are benefitting through the millions of Indian professionals and others working there. Qatar airways and other Gulf carriers earn a good chunk of their revenues by flying to India. There are many such trade and economic dependencies and the Gulf nations can ill-afford to continue boycotting India.
It is good that India has apologised, like a every decent country must do, and the minor boycotts from the Gulf too will go away. An apology does not imply a weakness on the part of the apologiser. It actually shows strength.
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It’s weakness as you’ve stated yourself apologise after protests from Arab nations . Strength would have been to act before protests . As for oil , there is so much demand now Arabs could sell oil to many nations if India is excluded . But yes things should return to normal again in their relations … until the next BJP member makes another such statement
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The ruling BJP has set new boundaries for its spokespersons and leaders joining TV debates as its government faces a huge international backlash over party leader Nupur Sharma's comments on Prophet Muhammad.
Only authorized spokespersons and panelists will participate in TV debates, BJP sources say, and they will be assigned by the media cell.
The spokespersons have been warned against criticising any religion, its symbols or religious figures.
BJP panelists have been forbidden from crossing the line during heated discussions. They have been urged to keep their language restrained and not get agitated or excited, sources say. For no provocation can they violate the party's ideology or ideals, they add.
The BJP has ordered its spokespersons to first check for the topic of the TV discussion, prepare for it and find out the party's line on it before appearing on any channel.
"Spokespersons and panelists of the party should stay on the agenda. They should not fall into any trap," sources said.
The BJP also wants its spokespersons to focus on the government's social welfare work.
The government continues to firefight after the comments of two leaders provoked condemnation from at least 15 countries.
Nupur Sharma, who has since been suspended, made the comments during a TV debate around 10 days ago. She said on Twitter that her comments had been in response to "insults" made against Lord Shiva. Another party leader, Naveen Jindal, was expelled for posting a tweet about the Prophet that he later deleted. The government sought to distance itself from the comments by describing them as "views of fringe elements".
The BJP on Sunday said it is "strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion" and "does not promote such people or philosophy". Despite the attempts at damage control, several Muslim nations have summoned India's envoys and demanded apologies for the comments
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Only authorized spokespersons and panelists will participate in TV debates, BJP sources say, and they will be assigned by the media cell.
The spokespersons have been warned against criticising any religion, its symbols or religious figures.
BJP panelists have been forbidden from crossing the line during heated discussions. They have been urged to keep their language restrained and not get agitated or excited, sources say. For no provocation can they violate the party's ideology or ideals, they add.
The BJP has ordered its spokespersons to first check for the topic of the TV discussion, prepare for it and find out the party's line on it before appearing on any channel.
"Spokespersons and panelists of the party should stay on the agenda. They should not fall into any trap," sources said.
The BJP also wants its spokespersons to focus on the government's social welfare work.
The government continues to firefight after the comments of two leaders provoked condemnation from at least 15 countries.
Nupur Sharma, who has since been suspended, made the comments during a TV debate around 10 days ago. She said on Twitter that her comments had been in response to "insults" made against Lord Shiva. Another party leader, Naveen Jindal, was expelled for posting a tweet about the Prophet that he later deleted. The government sought to distance itself from the comments by describing them as "views of fringe elements".
The BJP on Sunday said it is "strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion" and "does not promote such people or philosophy". Despite the attempts at damage control, several Muslim nations have summoned India's envoys and demanded apologies for the comments
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Stop derailing the thread.
Read the topic being discussed and stick to it.
Read the topic being discussed and stick to it.
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I have bad news for our Qatari friends.
This year's Football World Cup will see 100's of UK based 'Anti-Islam' EDL members making the trip to follow England. And believe me, these EDL characters have made similar vile comments about the Prophet (PBUH) at their regular gatherings and to the media.
Nupur only apologized out of fear for her life and for the economic loss that India might incur over the ban of Indian Goods in Arab countries.
Secularists will still stand by her comments.
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I know she didn’t do it for any genuine remorse but was due to putting her masters in a tight spot with the gulf nations and they need to wriggle out of it.
And no you’re wrong again about secularists, only the hate mongers are standing by her comments.
No decent minded individuals are running around on social media and YouTube condoning her behaviour.
Only the Hindutva haters and **** type like Geert Wilders.
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Let me ask you this
There are some radical groups who want her to be beheaded.
Some political Muslim groups want her arrested
She has been suspended by her employer/ party.
Now between the ,3 I want to hear from you what do you think is a fair punishment because clearly based on the comments suspension is not enough.
Also she was provoked by the other person with inappropriate comments too, doesn’t matter if it was lesser offensive or not it is still offensive what was said to provoke her so keep that in mind before your suggestion.
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Does it really matter if she actually felt it in her heart or not?
She apologized and action was taken. Not sure what else the expectations are.
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And you know this for sure because…?
Tickets are heavily vetted and will only go to official England travel club members.
You’re going to need a lot of coin to be able to afford to go to this WC which I can’t see with these EDL tramps.
Besides, I’m sure Qatar’s finest plod will be more than ready for any trouble makers.
If you want to continue this debate, please take to the appropriate thread, thank you.
I have seen videos of Muslim scholars talking about Prophet's marriage to Aeesha and the Night Journey. Do you think they are wrong and should be punished?
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A mod also posted a video in this very thread about the marriage. Did you watch it?
And I don’t understand the relevance of your reply to my post.
It’s clear you’re just out to troll and cheerlead for these haters.
You could learn a thing or two from [MENTION=152021]Rajdeep[/MENTION].
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We smashed the Edl long time ago , it’s a dead movement. They never had mass support.
God humiliates anyone who tries to humiliate his most beloved Prophet (pbuh) , the greatest human to ever walk this earth
Why do non-Indians lose so much sleep over the fate of the Indian Muslims on here ?
How many threads do we need on the same issues again and again. If 200M Indian Muslim feel discriminated against they should do something about it and fight for their rights.
I'm not condoning what the BJP have done but Pakistanis are the last people to talk about minority rights. The images of that Sri Lankan man set ablaze in Sialkot are still vivid in my mind.
Finally, these Sunni Arab nations repulse me. They don't say a word when Israeli police are beating up worshippers at Al-Aqsa, one of the holiest places in Islam, because they secretly salivate at the prospect of Israel bombing their enemy Iran as they don't have the balls to do it themselves.
However suddenly they've discovered their love of Islam and are summoning ambassadors over comments on an Indian talk show.
How many threads do we need on the same issues again and again. If 200M Indian Muslim feel discriminated against they should do something about it and fight for their rights.
I'm not condoning what the BJP have done but Pakistanis are the last people to talk about minority rights. The images of that Sri Lankan man set ablaze in Sialkot are still vivid in my mind.
Finally, these Sunni Arab nations repulse me. They don't say a word when Israeli police are beating up worshippers at Al-Aqsa, one of the holiest places in Islam, because they secretly salivate at the prospect of Israel bombing their enemy Iran as they don't have the balls to do it themselves.
However suddenly they've discovered their love of Islam and are summoning ambassadors over comments on an Indian talk show.
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Cover Drive Six
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Absolutely correct? lol
A Journalist Endorsing maligned images of Hindu gods and Mocking hindu gods is absolutely correct.
Its like endorsing Robert Spencer and Tarek Fatah.
Not just Sabha, every Muslim journalist doing the same job in India, is that absolutely correct? then how Nupur was wrong?
I do not believe that Buddha is God or God incarnation. But to me Buddha is the best human to ever walk on the face of Earth. Close behind him is Lord Ram and Jesus.
Terrible post from Rana Ayub. But she can play minority card and get away with it in India.
Make the same cartoon on Islamic figures and there will be blood on the streets.
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lol you guys are going back to 2013 to show what random journalists are saying.
And anyway, didn't one of your guys take Rana Ayyub to court for calling Hindus terrorists.
But the point is, do you think random journos are the same as someone endorsed, and supported by the PM?
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