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  • Saudi denounces Nupur Sharma's Prophet comment
  • Riyadh welcomes BJP’s decision to suspend spokeswoman
  • Sharma’s comments prompted complaints from several other Muslim countries,

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Gulf backlash: Saudi denounces Nupur Sharma's Prophet comment

The ministry stressed its rejection of any violation of Islamic symbols as well as the infringement of the symbols and important figures of all religions.

Gulf backlash: Saudi denounces Nupur Sharma's Prophet comment

Joining the list of Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia has denounced statements on Prophet Muhammad made by the suspended spokeswoman of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party

The Kingdom’s foreign ministry also welcomed the BJP’s decision to suspend the spokeswoman, reiterating Saudi Arabia’s position calling for the respect of beliefs and religions.

The ministry stressed its rejection of any violation of Islamic symbols as well as the infringement of the symbols and important figures of all religions.

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Nupur Sharma was suspended on Sunday in response to comments she made during a TV debate about the Prophet Muhammad.

Sharma’s comments prompted complaints from several other Muslim countries, including Qatar and Kuwait and Iran.

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