Saudi Arabia has joined several Muslim countries, including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iran and Pakistan, in strongly opposing the derogatory remarks made against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by leaders of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). . did.
Qatar, Kuwait and Iran on Sunday summoned India’s envoy to register their protest, while Pakistan on Monday issued strict demarcations to the Indian charge d’affaires.
Qatar has publicly apologized to India for allowing such “Islamophobic” views without retaliation.
Kuwait, in Statementsaid that it had handed over “an official protest note issued by a ruling party official condemning the categorical disapproval of the state of Kuwait and derogatory statements against the Holy Prophet (PBUH), Islam and Muslims.”
Saudi Arabia also issued a statement condemning the statement and called for respect for religions.
President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also rejected the comments made by BJP leaders.
The president said the remarks hurt the sentiments of Muslims around the world. “Under India” [Prime Minister Narendra] Modi’s Hindutva philosophy is crushing the religious freedom of all its minorities and is persecuting them without any punishment.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahbaz tweeted, “…it has repeatedly said that India under Modi is crushing religious freedom and persecuting Muslims. The world should pay attention and give India a severe reprimand. want want.”
He said that the love of Muslims for the Prophet (PBUH) was supreme and they could sacrifice their lives for the holy man.
According to Hindustan TimesBJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and another party leader Naveen Kumar Jindal made derogatory remarks about Prophet (PBUH) and following worldwide condemnation, India’s ruling party has announced disciplinary action against both of them for their statements. . Had to make a distance.
In a statement, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said it “reaffirms its abiding rejection of prejudice against symbols of the Islamic religion and denies prejudice against all religious figures and symbols”.
The country also welcomes the BJP’s decision to suspend Sharma, the statement said.
Qatar summoned the Indian envoy and handed him an official note expressing Qatar’s dismay and “its complete disapproval and condemnation”. [of] Controversial remarks made against Prophet Muhammad by an official of the ruling party in India…against Islam and Muslims,” according to a statement issued by its foreign ministry.
Qatar said it “expects a public apology from the Indian government and an immediate condemnation of these comments”.
It noted that allowing such Islamophobic comments to continue without punishment poses a serious threat to the protection of human rights and may lead to further prejudice and marginalization, which will create a cycle of violence and hatred.
Meanwhile, Pakistan said the remarks made by two officials of the ruling BJP were “completely unacceptable” as they hurt the sentiments of billions of Muslims across the world.
The Foreign Office urged India to ensure that decisive and demonstrative action is taken against those responsible for making the offenders, the Foreign Office said, “the apparent effort of the BJP and the delay in disciplinary action against these individuals in the Muslim world.” ” Cannot ease the aches and pains. “Comment and attack the dignity of the Prophet (PBUH).
A day later, Pakistan summoned the Indian charge in Islamabad and issued a strong demarcation.
In a statement issued today, Pakistan urged the BJP leadership and the Government of India to “categorically condemn the derogatory remarks of BJP officials and ensure that they are decisive and demonstrative to attack the dignity of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).” be considered.” can be held accountable through action”.
The ministry further called on the international community, including the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to notice and stop the “dangerously rising ‘Hinduism’-inspired Islamophobia” in India, and stressed the Indian authorities that the country stop systematic human rights violations against minorities in the
The Grand Mufti of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalil, tweeted that “obscene” remarks by a spokesman for India’s ruling party amounted to a “war against every Muslim”.
OIC general secretary Hisen Brahim Taha also said the BJP leaders’ remarks came in the context of “increasing hatred and mistreatment of Islam in India and systematic practices against Muslims”.
India told both Qatar and Kuwait that the aggressive views do not reflect the views of the Indian government, but are attributed to “elephants”. It said that “stern action” has been taken against those responsible for the derogatory comments.
BJP suspends party membership of leaders
Following a strong reaction from Muslim countries, the ruling BJP suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal from the party for his remarks. Hindustan Times,
The statement issued by the party did not name anyone but underlined that the party does not insult any religion and respects all religions.
“Bharatiya Janata Party is also against any ideology which insults or insults any sect or religion. BJP does not promote such people or philosophies.