Iraq, Libya, Malaysia be a part of over a dozen Muslim international locations in condemning controversial remarks in opposition to Prophet

Iraq, Libya, Malaysia and Turkey have joined over a dozen Muslim international locations in condemning the controversial remarks made by now-suspended and expelled BJP leaders in opposition to Prophet Mohammad.

In response to an announcement issued by the Parliamentary Committee on Awqaf and Tribals of Iraq on the controversial tweets, the Spokesperson of the Embassy of India in Iraq on Monday clarified that the tweets don’t, in any method, replicate the views of the Government of India.

The Iraqi assertion stated that “these abuses, malicious and disgraceful acts will have serious repercussions and, if not contained, may lead to dire consequences that will have unimaginable consequences for the peaceful coexistence, as well as increase strife and tensions between peoples,” in accordance with the official Iraqi News Agency – INA.

The Indian embassy in its assertion stated that “in line with our civilisational heritage and strong cultural traditions of unity in diversity, Government of India accords the highest respect of all religions. Strong action has already been taken against those who made the derogatory remarks.” An announcement has additionally been issued by involved quarters emphasising respect for all religions, denouncing insults to any non secular character or demeaning any faith or sect, it stated.

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“Vested interests that are against India-Iraq 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,” stated the assertion, which was an identical to the statements issued by the Indian embassies in Kuwait and Qatar on Sunday.

The Indian embassies in Qatar and Kuwait of their statements had referred to feedback as “being made by fringe elements.” However, the phrase “fringe elements” isn’t there within the assertion issued by the Indian embassy in Iraq.

Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in an announcement “strongly condemned” the “insulting remarks” and referred to as for the consolidation of the values of tolerance and coexistence and the rejection of the discourse of violence and hatred.

Egypt-based Arab Parliament additionally expressed its robust condemnation of, and rejection of the “irresponsible remarks issued by the spokeswoman of India’s ruling (BJP) against Prophet Mohammad.” In an announcement, the Arab Parliament affirmed that such remarks totally contradict the precept of tolerance, and interfaith dialogue, and result in hate, Kuwait’s state-run KUNA information company reported.

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned the “derogatory remarks by politicians in India against the Prophet.” In an announcement, the Foreign Ministry stated it summoned India’s High Commissioner on Tuesday to convey Malaysia’s complete repudiation over this incident.

“Malaysia welcomed the decision by the ruling party to suspend the party’s officials due to their provocative remarks that has generated rage” amongst Muslims, the assertion added.

“Malaysia also called upon India to work together in ending the Islamophobia and cease any provocative acts in the interest of peace and stability,” it added.

In Turkey, the ruling Justice and Development Party spokesperson Omer Celik described the statements in opposition to the Prophet as an “insult” to all Muslim.

On Monday, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the Maldives, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman and Afghanistan condemned the controversial remarks in opposition to Prophet Mohammad, stressing the significance of respecting all non secular beliefs.

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India’s Ambassadors and the expressed their robust protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks.

The BJP on Sunday suspended its nationwide spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after their controversial remarks in opposition to the Prophet.

Amid protests by Muslim teams over the remarks, the occasion additionally issued an announcement aimed toward assuaging the considerations of minorities and distancing itself from these members, asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces the insult of any non secular character.