Nitish Kumar comes out in defence of Nupur Sharma, questions protest after her suspension

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has come out in defence of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and questioned the ongoing protest in the country.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has come out in defence of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her controversial comments on Prophet Muhammad.

Nitish Kumar questioned the ongoing protest in the country over Nupur Sharma's comment and asserted that when the saffron party had taken action against the spokesperson and also several FIRs registered against her, there was no reason to continue with the protests.

"The BJP has already taken action against Nupur Sharma. FIRs have also been registered against her. Some people were deliberately trying to create tension. What is the need for the protest when BJP has taken action against her?" questioned Nitish Kumar while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the weekly Janata Darbar.

The BJP government at the Centre which has been under tremendous pressure not only from the opposition but also from several Islamic countries across the world over Nupur Sharma's controversial comments, has got a huge reprieve after its crucial Bihar ally JDU stood with it on the issue.

The Bihar Chief Minister had also dismissed speculations regarding him being a contender for the post of President and stressed that he neither desired nor wished to become the President of the country.

"The opposition has been forwarding my name for the post of president. I request the media not to publish such news. I don't have any desire to become the president. A few days back there were also talks going on the same line. I don't have any interest in such things and request the media not to question me regarding this," Nitish said.