Fringe is mainstream: Opposition as BJP distances from leaders' remarks on Prophet
India Today
The Opposition slammed the BJP after the party distanced itself from the remarks made by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal against Prophet Muhammad.
The Congress, the Trinamool Congress, and the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) hit out at the BJP after the Centre said that the remarks by its party leaders on Prophet Muhammad were “views of fringe elements.”
The Indian envoy to Qatar was issued summons on Sunday over the comments made by the BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal against Prophet Muhammad. In response, Indian envoy to Qatar Deepak Mittal stated that the remarks were "views of fringe elements".
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Reacting to the government’s response, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said,” FRINGE is MAINSTREAM. Backed by none less than Amit Shah. Is this why cops still haven’t arrested anyone? Suspension is a sham. Chota Savarkars were smug because of government support. If Genocide Sansad gang was punished, BJP spokesperson wouldn’t have insulted Prophet on national TV."
Asaduddin Owaisi added, “20 crore Indian Muslims’ religious beliefs were insulted. Rather than addressing their concerns, Modi et al were more afraid of a foreign backlash. Very unfortunate.”
20 crore Indian Muslims’ religious beliefs were insulted. Rather than addressing their concerns, Modi et al were more afraid of a foreign backlash. Very unfortunate 2/2
