India on Monday hit out at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIA) for criticizing the country over alleged controversial remarks of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders against Prophet Mohammad.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India outrightly rejects the OIC Secretariat’s ‘unnecessary and petty remarks’ . These comments do not in any way represent the views of the Government of India.
Significantly, the BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the party for controversial statements. At the same time, the party leadership decided to expel Delhi unit’s media chief Naveen Kumar Jindal from the BJP. Many Gulf countries have lodged strong objections to the controversial remarks of both the leaders.
Amidst protests from the Muslim community, the BJP in a way shrugged off the statements of both the leaders, saying that it respects all religions and does not accept insults to the revered people of any religion.
The OIC had criticized India for its remarks against Prophet Muhammad and urged the United Nations to ensure protection of the rights of Muslims.