The BJP recently distanced itself from the controversial comments allegedly made by party spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammed.
The party recently released a statement in which the party strongly denounced insult of any religious personalities of any religion and underscored every citizen’s right to practice any religion of their choice. The remarks came amid a infuse debate over controversial comments allegedly made by its spokesperson against Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
According to the Bharatiya Janata Party the party respects all religions. “The BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion. The BJP is also strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion. The BJP does not promote such people or philosophy,” the party said.
The BJP asserted that it respects all religions and strongly denounces insult of any religious personality. Party doesn’t promote such people or philosophy, Arun Singh said. He said, “During the thousands of years of history of India every religion has blossomed and flourished. The Bharatiya Janata Party respects all religions. Party strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion.” India’s Constitution gives right to every citizen to practice any religion of his or her choice and to honour and respect every religion, he said.
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“As India celebrates 75th year of its Independence, we are committed to making India a great country where all are equal and everyone lives with dignity, where all are committed to India’s unity and integrity, where all enjoy the fruits of growth and development,” the BJP leader said.
Over the past few days several cases have been filed against the BJP leader in various parts of the country. Cases against Sharma have also been filed by a Nationalist Congress Party leader, and by the Raza Academy, a Sunni Barelvi organization of Indian Sunni Muslims.
