In a move seen as an attempt to rein in spokespersons violating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s official line on sensitive matters, the BJP on Sunday suspended leader Nupur Sharma from the party and expelled Naveen Kumar. Gave.
Sources said the strict action against the two leaders has come as an attempt to further damage the image of the party over their controversial remarks.
It is learned that both have been barred for their alleged remarks against the Prophet Muhammad. Sources said the party felt that these comments were causing it a huge loss.
“You have expressed contrary views of the party’s position on various matters which is clearly violative of Rule 10(a) of the Constitution of BJP. The notice issued by the Central Disciplinary Committee to Sharma said that I am directed to inform you that you have been suspended from the party / your responsibilities, assignment for further investigation.
News18.com tried to reach out to both for comments, but did not receive a response till the publication of the story.
Sources said Kumar was informally removed from his duties for the past one month due to his controversial statements.
Earlier on Sunday, the BJP said it respected all religions and strongly condemned the insult of any religious personality, seeking to quell the controversy over controversial remarks allegedly made by its spokespersons against Prophet Muhammad. does.
Party general secretary Arun Singh said in a statement that the party is against any ideology that insults or insults any sect or religion. “The BJP does not promote such people or philosophies,” he said.
However, there is no direct mention of any incident or remark in the BJP statement. Sharma’s remarks have been opposed by Muslim groups.
“In India’s history of thousands of years, every religion has flourished and flourished. Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions. BJP strongly condemns insult of any religion to any religious figure.
“The Constitution of India gives every citizen the right to practice any religion of his choice and to respect and honor every religion,” he said in a statement issued by the party.
“as India Celebrating the 75th year of our independence, we are committed to make India a great country where all are equal and everyone lives with dignity, where all are committed to the unity and integrity of India, where all Enjoy the fruits of growth and development. Told.
An FIR was registered against Nupur Sharma for hurting religious sentiments through her remarks on Prophet Muhammad during a televised news debate in Pune, Maharashtra. The police have booked sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, caste, place of birth, residence), 153B (allegations, claims prejudicial to national unity), 295A (deliberate and malicious acts, religious acts of any class) intended to hurt sentiments). by insulting his religion or religious beliefs of the IPC against him).
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