Taliban also started giving advice: Regarding Nupur Sharma's statement, said - Government of India should stop such fundamentalists from insulting Islam

There has been a ruckus in Islamic countries over the statement made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma about Prophet Mohammad. Islamic countries are criticizing this statement and are also seeking answers from the Indian government in this regard. The name Afghanistan has also been added to this episode. The Taliban government here has also advised India.

The Taliban has asked the Indian government to stop radicals from insulting Islam and inciting the sentiments of Muslims. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that an official of India's ruling party has used derogatory words about Prophet Mohammad. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns this.

UN said - there should be respect and tolerance for all religions

The United Nations has also stated criticism from Islamic countries in this matter. UN Secretary Antonio Guterres's spokesman said- 'I have not heard that statement myself, but have seen the news about it. All I can say is that we encourage respect and tolerance for all religions.

14 countries criticized the statement

So far 14 countries have expressed their displeasure over Nupur Sharma's statement. These countries include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bahrain, Maldives, Libya, and Indonesia. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other Arab countries have banned Indian products in their superstores.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) of 57 Muslim countries has also condemned it. The organization posted on social media and said – In the past, cases of violence against Muslims have increased in India. In many states, restrictions are being imposed on Muslims in educational institutions with a ban on the hijab.

Pakistani PM said- the BJP leader's statement is troublesome

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also condemned Nupur Sharma's statement, saying- 'I condemn in the strongest terms the painful statement of the BJP leader of India, which he made about our beloved Prophet Sahib. Our love for the Prophet is above all. Every Muslim can sacrifice his life for them.

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