Global Condemnation Of India Over Anti-Islam Hate Speech

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India has been trying hard to pacify the global condemnation and anger of Islamic countries after two senior officials of ruling BJP party has made islamophobic and derogatory remarks against the most cherished figure in Islam-Prophet Muhammad.

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Two high rank officials of India’s ruling party made derogatory remarks against Islam and its most cherished figure, Prophet Muhammad.
An International condemnation has started over anti-hate speech against Islam. Muslim countries summoned Indian ambassadors to protest against such remarks and called for Indian prime minister to denounce the comments.
Domestic protests began with slogans and demands to take strict action against the two officials involved and made their arrest.
Nupur Sharma, national spokesperson of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal made insulting comments at a TV debate and Twitter respectively against Muslim worship and Prophet Muhammad. Their comments went viral worldwide with a chorus of diplomatic anger, particularly in Islamic countries. Learn More