As uproar over Prophet remark spreads to more countries, now Taliban lectures India on fanatics
India Today
The row over remarks on the Prophet has spread to 14 countries and now the Taliban-led Afghanistan government has joined the others to condemn the statement of the BJP spokesperson, who has now been suspended from the party.
As more nations joined in to criticise the remarks of now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on the Prophet, the Taliban-led Afghanisation government has also waded into the row to lecture India on 'fanatics'. Condemning the remarks, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said, "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 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."
As of now, 14 countries including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Jordan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bahrain, Maldives, Libya and Indonesia have expressed their rejection and condemnation of the remarks.
Newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif also condemned the remarks and said, "I condemn in strongest possible words hurtful comments of India's BJP leader about our beloved Prophet (PBUH). Have said it repeatedly India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms & persecuting Muslims. World should take note & severely reprimand India. Our love for the > Our love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is supreme. All Muslims can sacrifice their life for the Love & Respect of their Holy Prophet (PBUH)."
The row over the issue started when the clip in which Nupur Sharma made the remarks went viral on social media, following which stern criticism poured in from Gulf countries and Indian envoys were summoned by their respective foreign ministries. Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned their Indian envoys to register their protest over the comments made about the Prophet.
As the issue gained traction on social media, calls were made to boycott Indian products in several countries. According to reports, Indian products were taken off the shelves in Kuwait.
The Indian Government soon took note of the issue and the BJP suspended Nupur Sharma and emphasised that the statements do not reflect the views of the Government of India and belong to 'fringe elements' only.
