Prophet: Saudi Arabia condemns BJP leader’s controversial remarks against Prophet – Times of India

Dubai: Saudi Arabia joined on Monday QueueIran and Kuwait a. to condemn the controversial remarks of BJP against the leader Prophet Mohammed and called for “respect for beliefs and religions”.
In a statement, foreign Ministry Condemning and condemning the statements made by the BJP spokesperson saying it is an insult prophet Mohamed.
The ministry reiterated its “permanent rejection of prejudice against symbols of Islamic religion”.
It also rejected anything that breeds prejudice against “all religious figures and symbols”.
Welcoming the steps taken by the BJP to suspend the spokesperson, the ministry reaffirmed the “state’s position on respect for beliefs and religions”.
Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India’s ambassadors and major Gulf countries strongly protested and condemned a BJP leader’s controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad.
Trying to quell a diplomatic row, Indian embassy spokespersons in Qatar and Kuwait said on Sunday that the ambassadors “informed that the tweets do not in any way reflect the views of the Indian government. These are views of fringe elements”. ..”
BJP suspended its national spokesperson in New Delhi on Sunday Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media chief Naveen Kumar Jindal made a controversial statement against the Prophet.
Amid protests from Muslim groups over the remarks, the party issued a statement aimed at allaying the concerns of minorities and distancing itself from these members, saying it respects all religions and respects any religious personality. Strongly condemns the insult.
The controversial remark also triggered a Twitter trend in the Arab world calling for a boycott of Indian products.