New Delhi: Nupur Sharma made derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Violence then broke out across the country. The Kuwait government will now arrest foreigners organizing a protest against former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Kuwait is accused of staging protests against tourists. Which is not allowed to be organized.
No entry into Kuwait for those arrested‘
The news was reported by an Arab outlet. He also quoted people familiar with the development as saying that foreigners would be deported to their homeland after their arrest. In Kuwait, tourists cannot organize pickets or exhibitions. He has been banned. Those arrested will also be barred from re-entering Kuwait. Investigators are arresting those involved.
The concerned ambassadors were called to register Nupur Sharma’s protest
In a panel discussion hosted by a television news channel earlier this month, several Gulf states called on relevant ambassadors to protest the former BJP spokesperson’s remarks. A spokesperson and a member of another party were expelled from the BJP, the ruling party said, adding that all religions and all groups of people in India should be respected.
Video shared by Arab Outlet
A video shared by an Arab outlet shows a man with a heavy hand shouting slogans and urging others to do the same, demanding justice for his alleged insulting remarks against the Prophet Muhammad. The identity of the man is not yet known, but the video shows a crowd of more than two dozen people on the side of the road in Fehl.
India told Kuwait:
India had earlier told Kuwait that strict action had been taken against those who tried to hurt the feelings of the minority community. The Indian Mission in Kuwait also highlighted that action has been taken against individuals who posted offensive tweets against minorities on the social media website Twitter.
The Ambassador said that the Government of India has the highest respect for all religions
The ambassador said the tweets did not reflect the views of the Indian government in any way. These are the views of the ancillary elements. Consistent with the strong cultural traditions of unity in our cultural heritage and diversity, the Government of India has the highest respect for all religions, ”the spokesperson said, reiterating the BJP’s stance on the issue. Violence has erupted in several cities across the country following protests by members of the Muslim community who turned violent following Nupur Sharma’s statement.