Views of fringe: India as Qatar summons envoy over BJP leader's remarks on Prophet
India Today
The Indian diplomat was summoned by the Qatar foreign ministry in view of offensive tweet against Prophet Muhammad by the BJP leader.
Qatar issued a summon to the Indian envoy over the comments made by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders against Prophet Muhammad. In response, Indian envoy to Qatar Deepak Mittal stated that the tweets are views of fringe elements.
Qatar's foreign affairs ministry summoned the Indian ambassador and handed him an official noting Qatar’s total rejection and condemnation of the remarks by an official in the ruling party in India against Prophet Muhammad.
The note indicated that more than two billion Muslims across the world follow the guidance of Prophet Muhammad, adding that these insulting remarks would lead to incitement of religious hatred.
In response to a media query regarding statement issued by Qatar foreign ministry, the spokesperson of the India Embassy in Qatar said, “Ambassador had a meeting in the Foreign Office in which concerns were raised with regard to some offensive tweets by individuals in India denigrating religious personality.”
“Ambassador conveyed that the tweets do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements,” the statement added.
The Indian diplomat further said, “In line with our civilisational heritage and strong cultural traditions of unity in diversity. Government of India accords the highest respect to all religions. Strong action has already been taken against those who made the derogatory remarks.”
The Indian embassy in Qatar further added, “Vested interests that are against India - Qatar relations have been inciting the people using these derogatory comments. We should work together against such mischievous elements who aim to undercut the strength of our bilateral ties.”
