Qatar summons Indian envoy to protest controversial remarks in opposition to Prophet | World News

New Delhi: Qatar on Sunday summoned the Indian ambassador to protest “controversial remarks” in opposition to Prophet Mohammed made by a former BJP spokesperson, even because the envoy made it clear the feedback didn’t mirror the federal government’s place and had been the “views of fringe parts”.

The event adopted a groundswell of anger in West Asia, particularly Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, over remarks by two former BJP spokespersons in opposition to Prophet Mohammed and his spouse that had been seen as blasphemous within the Arab world. The envoy in Doha was summoned to the international ministry hours after vp M Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Qatar on an official go to.

Indian ambassador Deepak Mittal was handed an official observe by minister of state for international affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi that expressed Qatar’s disappointment and “its complete rejection and condemnation [of] the controversial remarks made by an official within the ruling celebration in India in opposition to Prophet Mohammed...Islam and Muslims”, in response to a Qatari assertion.

The Qatari aspect welcomed the assertion issued by the BJP to announce the suspension of the celebration spokesperson, and famous the “state of Qatar is anticipating a public apology and quick condemnation of those remarks from the federal government of India”.

Mittal knowledgeable the Qatari aspect that some “offensive tweets” by people in India denigrating the non secular persona “don't, in any method, mirror the views of the federal government of India”, in response to the spokesperson of the Indian embassy in Doha.

“These are the views of fringe parts,” Mittal stated. The Indian authorities accords the very best respect to all religions consistent with the nation’s civilisational heritage and powerful cultural traditions of unity in variety, he added.

Robust motion was taken in opposition to those that made the derogatory remarks, and a press release was issued by “involved quarters emphasising respect for all religions, denouncing insult to any non secular persona or demeaning any faith or sect”, he stated.

Mittal stated “vested pursuits” which are in opposition to India-Qatar ties have been “inciting the individuals utilizing these derogatory feedback”. The 2 sides ought to work collectively in opposition to “such mischievous parts” making an attempt to undercut the power of bilateral ties, he stated.

India and Qatar share shut ties in essential areas similar to vitality, commerce and safety. The West Asian nation acted after one of many prime trending hashtags on Twitter on Saturday referred to the derogatory remarks and particularly named the Indian prime minister. The hashtag was shared with requires boycotting Indian items.

One of many two BJP spokespersons concerned within the matter was suspended whereas the opposite was expelled from the celebration.

The Qatari aspect stated “permitting such Islamophobic remarks to proceed with out punishment constitutes a grave hazard to the safety of human rights” and may result in additional prejudice. It added that these remarks will result in incitement of spiritual hatred and “point out the clear ignorance of the pivotal function that Islam has performed within the growth of civilisations all over the world, together with in India”.

There are greater than 700,000 Indian nationals residing in Qatar – the most important expatriate neighborhood within the nation – they usually embrace numerous blue collar employees and professionals in fields similar to drugs, engineering, schooling, finance and enterprise.