(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
India on Thursday reiterated that the controversial remarks
concerning Prophet Mohammad do not reflect the views of the
Government and added that action has been taken by concerned
quarters against those who made the comments, Trend reports citing The
Print.
This comes after comments by a BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on
Prophet Mohammad prompted some Muslim countries to lodge their
protest.
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, while
addressing a media briefing on Thursday, said,“We have made it
pretty clear that the tweets and comments do not reflect views of
the government. This has been conveyed to our interlocutors as also
the fact that action has been taken by concerned quarters against
those who made the comments and tweets.”
Meanwhile, the visiting Iranian Foreign Minister, said that Iran
is satisfied with the efforts made by the Indian government in
dealing with those responsible for comments on Prophet
Muhammed.
Abdollahian, who is on his first visit to India since he assumed
office last year, raised the issue of the controversial remarks,
made by two former BJP leaders, in his meeting with National
Security Advisor Ajit Doval in the national capital on
Wednesday.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement said that
Abdollahian had raised the issue with Doval, and was satisfied by
the response he received.
The NSA Ajit Doval, it said, reaffirmed the Indian government
and officials' respect for the Prophet Muhammad saying offenders
will be dealt with by the government and related bodies in an
exemplary manner.
“Ajit Doval reaffirmed the Indian government and officials'
respect for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), saying offenders will be
dealt with, at the government and related bodies levels, in such a
way that others will learn a lesson,” the Iranian foreign ministry
statement read.
“Amirabdollahian said Muslims are satisfied with the stance of
Indian officials in dealing with the culprits,” the statement
added.
Amirabdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for
their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet
Muhammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical
coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in
the country. The Iranian foreign minister also called for serious
attention to the sensitivities of Muslims regarding their religious
sanctities.
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