Nupur Sharma

The BJP has suspended its national spokesperson Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal as the row over their remarks against the ...

It was only the international backlash that pushed the BJP to take action," Chidambaran tweeted. Now under pressure from other countries, they are forced to act and suspend her. Domestic criticism did not impel the BJP to act against the two spokespersons.

At least five Arab nations, along with Pakistan and Afghanistan, have lodged official protests against India for the comments made by two prominent spokespeople ...

The calls for action from Gulf nations also resulted in a boycott of Indian products by several stores. “I am not very pessimistic that this is going to last for a very long time,” he said. Watchdog groups such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have warned that such attacks could escalate. “India’s relations with the Arab world in particular have been very, very strong in recent times. Sheikh al-Khalili, the grand mufti (head priest) of Oman, tweeted that such comments amounted to “war against every Muslim”. The Hindu-majority party said that it respected all religions.

India News: NEW DELHI: Nupur Sharma is in the eye of a global and national political storm over her derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad.

During her tenure, she led a group of ABVP members who heckled SAR Geelani in a faculty seminar on 'Communalism, Fascism and Democracy: Rhetoric and Reality'. In a bid to soothe religious sentiments, the BJP on June 5 suspended Sharma and also expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal In 2020, the BJP appointed her as a national spokesperson.

Mumbai Police will summon BJP leader Nupur Sharm, to record her statement in connection with the FIR registered against her for allegedly making derogatory ...

"We will not allow illegal dance bars to function in the city. Addressing a press conference at the Mumbai Police headquarters, Mr Pandey said, "An FIR was already registered against Nupur Sharma in Pydhonie police station. Mumbai Police will summon Nupur Sharma, a former national spokesperson of BJP, to record her statement in connection with the FIR registered against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, city police commissioner Sanjay Pandey said on Monday.

Sharma, who lost to Arvind Kejriwal in 2015 Delhi assembly polls and was made BJP national spokesperson in 2020, is a popular figure on TV debates & known ...

Sharma’s stint in television debates began when she was invited to a Times Now show after the Geelani episode in 2008. Later, Sharma defended the ABVP and said that Geelani, “a terrorist”, should not have been invited. She was appointed a national spokesperson of the BJP in 2020 when party president J.P. Nadda revamped the spokespersons team and appointed new faces from diverse backgrounds. “She won the DUSU president’s position at a time when ABVP was not in the mainstream. “She was different from other student leaders from that time — [she was] articulate and outspoken,” an ABVP leader told ThePrint on condition of anonymity. During her college days, Sharma contested the election for Delhi University Student Union president on an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) ticket.

Pakistan joined three other Islamic countries in summoning the Indian envoy to mark their displeasure. Bahrain too commented on the controversy, but appreciated ...

India has often responded sharply to any criticism from the OIC, as it feels that much of it is orchestrated by Pakistan, thus the thinly veiled reference to the “vested interests” in its response. On Sunday, the BJP had suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal, as over the weekend there was a growing chorus of criticism from the Arab world against their comments. The world has been witness to the systemic persecution of minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Ahmadiyyas by Pakistan.” He repeated that the Indian government “accords the highest respect to all religions,” which, he added, “is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogized and monuments built in their honour.” Saudi Arabia, one of the most significant voices in the Arab world, also issued a statement late Sunday evening, but did not go as far as issuing a démarche like the other three nations from the Gulf region. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. Strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies.” Further, he also said that it was “regrettable that OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Iran have registered protests over the remark by BJP leader Nupur Sharma.

Critics say that religious polarisation has increased in India since the BJP came to power. TV channels have held provocative debates and social media has seen rampant hate over the issue. There have also been reports of some stores in Qatar and Kuwait removing Indian products from their shelves. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a regular visitor to the region since coming to power in 2014. Another bright spot is the handling of the Ukraine crisis," former Indian diplomat Jitendra Nath Misra said. Not doing so, they say, runs the risk of damaging India's ties with the Arab world and Iran. Hate speech and attacks against Muslims have risen sharply since the BJP came to power in 2014. Millions of Indians live and work in these countries and send millions of dollars in remittances back home. Senior BJP leaders and other diplomats have also condemned the controversial statement. "The BJP strongly denounces insults of any religious personalities of any religion. The BJP is also against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The comments - especially Ms Sharma's - angered the country's minority Muslim community, leading to sporadic protests in some states.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma has been suspended over controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

She has been involved in politics since her time in university and served as an ambassador for Teach for India from 2009 to 2010. According to her LinkedIn bio, she graduated with a BA in Economics from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Bachelor of Laws from the same university. Sharma also holds a Master of Laws in International Business Laws from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

There are murmurs of discontent in the Delhi BJP unit over the suspension and expulsion of party spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal ...

“But such acts can erode a section of our support base that is also most loyal to us,” he said. The BJP suspended Sharma, one of its national spokespersons, from the party’s primary membership for her remarks in a television debate. in the name of religion.

She first shot into the limelight as a student leader with RSS-affiliated ABV when she was elected the president of the Delhi University Students Union in 2008.

Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. The BJP suspended her under rule 10 (a) of its constitution which states that the national president if he so desires, may suspend any member and then start disciplinary proceedings against him. Recently, she also addressed the training camp of BJP's women wing on media and communication.

The Mumbai Police had registered a case against suspended BJP leader and spokesperson, Nupur Sharma, based on a complaint filed by the Raza Academy.

Along with Sharma, the BJP took action against another leader - Naveen Kumar Jindal, over his tweets on the Prophet. Jindal has been expelled from the party. The BJP on Sunday distanced itself from the leader, suspending her from the party. The Mumbai Police is likely to send a summons to suspended BJP leader and spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her alleged remarks on the Prophet Mohammad, sources told India Today TV.

Delhi leader Kapil Mishra — accused of delivering hate speeches in the run-up to the February 2020 riots — expresses his displeasure in public.

This is the suspension of BJP. People want real action,” BSP parliamentarian Danish Ali tweeted. “I have received calls from many party workers saying what has happened with Nupur and Navin is wrong. Hinduism is the only religion mocking or abusing which brings not punishment but reward.” “Once again, #UrbanNaxals won,” he tweeted. With the same ecosystem now turning against the BJP, a party leader suggested that “the genie is out of the bottle”. Those castigating the party for “throwing to the wolves” a “young Hindu leader” included prominent BJP supporters, while indirect criticism came even from party motormouth Kapil Sharma and the director of The Kashmir Files.

The Narendra Modi government has shot itself in the foot over the Nupur Sharma affair, where it has simultaneously dented both its own credibility in the Muslim ...

We deliver over 10 - 15 high quality articles with expert insights and views. As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. They will say: “That is your job, you have one billion Hindus and you can’t do a thing about the few million targeted in your neighbourhood?” Three, why is the party not counselling patience to its cadres, when an expansion of economic and military power needs to be stressed over the next decade, and India has to become a $8-10 trillion economy? Why is it still supporting Hinduphobes like William Dalrymple and other “secularists” in global fora, when it should be doing the opposite: starve them of government funding. Sacrificing Nupur Sharma in order to fire-fight the blowback against India is one thing, not telling its own party and voter base what to expect needlessly allows extreme or actually “fringe” elements to precipitate a crisis that nobody wants.

The country is facing major diplomatic outrage from several Middle East nations after BJP spokespersons — Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal — recently made ...

Geert Wilders, known for his vocal stand against Islamic ideology in The Netherlands, has stated that what Nupur Sharma stated about Prophet Muhammad is the ...

Stand up for freedom and be proud and steadfast in defending your politician Nupur Sharma who spoke the truth about Prophet Muhammad.” Wilders, the 58-year-old Dutch MP is the chairman of the Party for Freedom in The Netherlands parliament. Geert Wilders has long been vocal against Islamic fundamentalism and radicalism in his country. It is notable here that Nupur Sharma’s statement about Prophet Muhammad’s life was deemed as ‘blasphemy’ and an insult to the Prophet by several Islamic leaders after Alt News’ Mohammad Zubair dog whistled against it. “It is ridiculous that Arab and Islamic countries are angered by Indian politicianNupur Sharma’s statement for speaking the truth about Prophet Muhammad who indeed married Aisha when she was six years old and consumed the marriage when she was nine. Why does India apologize?”Nupur Sharma’s statement for speaking the truth about Prophet Muhammad who indeed married Aisha when she was six years old and consumed the marriage when she was nine.

India News: NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has provided security to suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her family after an FIR was registered on a ...

"Notices have been sent to Twitter Inc. and a reply from it is awaited. and her family after an FIR was registered on a complaint that she was getting death threats over her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, officials said on Tuesday. She had requested the police to provide security citing harassment and threats she had been receiving. "Sharma and her family have been provided police security after she alleged that she has been receiving threats and was being harassed over her remarks," an official said.

Nupur Sharma had sought security citing harassment and threats she had been receiving following which the Delhi Police registered a case against ...

I immediately switched on the TV and saw the same.” The court also refused to grant the accused leniency, declaring out that such a man who abused minor girls one after another did not deserve the same. Goyal also said that at no point was KK mobbed, with a police arrangement under an assistant commissioner in place long begore the singer's arrival at Nazrul Mancha. Based on this complaint, an FIR was registered under IPC sections 506 (criminal intimidation), 507 (Criminal intimidation by anonymous communication) and 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) against unknown people. "Notices have been sent to Twitter Inc. and a reply from it is awaited. Sharma's alleged derogatory remarks on the Prophet during a debate on national television have triggered a massive diplomatic row with a number of Muslim nations, including Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE, messaging India to raise the issue.