Saudi Joins Arab Fury Over Prophet Remarks, Welcomes BJP Action

Monday, 6 June 2022Newsdesk

Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia have condemned remarks on Prophet Muhammed made by two BJP leaders who have since been suspended. The controversy erupted amid Vice President Venkaiah Naidu's tour of Qatar.

New Delhi, 06 June 2022

As per news report of NDTV, Saudi Arabia described BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's comments as "insulting" and called for "respect for beliefs and religions", according to a foreign ministry statement. Riyadh is the latest to condemn the remarks. Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summoned the Indian envoy on Sunday amid widespread calls on social media for a boycott of Indian goods in the Gulf.

Source -NDTV