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South Asia protests over prophet remarks by India’s BJP officials

Thousands of Muslims in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan rally over derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad by BJP members.

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Analysis: Islamophobia is the norm in Modi’s India

Islamophobic comments by two BJP staffers that recently caused a diplomatic storm should not be seen as an anomaly.

Al Jazeera

Former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s effigy strung from overhanging wire in Belagavi

The effigy was hung near the old vegetable market on Fort Road in Belagavi. Two photos of Nupur Sharma‘s face were pasted on the effigy

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Prophet Comments Row : Massive protest at Jama Masjid in Delhi after namaz; Shahi Imam blames AIMIM

A massive protest took place at Delhi's Jama Masjid over inflammatory remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal on Friday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Protests in many States over remarks on the Prophet

Violent clashes in West Bengal, Jharkhand, U.P.

The Hindu

Charge those who instigated Islamic nations against India with treason: Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar

New Delhi India should make a list of citizens who “instigated” Islamic nations against it and �

The Hindu

Prophet remarks row: India police book BJP’s Nupur Sharma, others

Delhi Police file case against right-wing party’s suspended spokeswoman for ‘inciting people on divisive lines’.

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Suspended India ruling party spokeswoman in more trouble after Prophet Mohammed remarks

Police in New Delhi said on Thursday they have filed a complaint against a suspended spokeswoman for India's ruling party for "inciting people on divisive lines" on social media, days after her remarks on Prophet Mohammed led to a diplomatic backlash.

Reuters

Narsinghanand, Owaisi booked by Delhi Police

Two FIRs have been lodged in the case so far; Mamata Banerjee appeals for calm in Bengal

The Hindu

Asaduddin Owaisi named in FIR by Delhi Police over inflammatory remarks

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police booked All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Prophet comments row: FIRs in Delhi against journalist Saba Naqvi, Naveen Jindal, Nupur Sharma

Journalist Saba Naqvi, expelled BJP Delhi media head Naveen Jindal, and Hindu Mahasabha member Pooja Shakun Pandey are among those named in an FIR registered by the Delhi police on Wednesday, Indian Express reported. The police’s special cell also filed a separate FIR against suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Newslaundry

Al-Qaida in Indian subcontinent plans revenge attacks over prophet remarks

Suicide bombings threatened after ‘slandering’ comments made by Hindu Bharatiya Janata party

The Guardian - UK

Congress says today's fringe will be BJP's mainstream tomorrow, questions PM Modi's silence on row over remarks on Prophet

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that India is paying the price for BJP's mistakes over many years and said this is unacceptable

The Hindu

Why BJP's reaction to its leaders' Prophet remarks raises more questions than it answers

On October 5, 1988, when India became the first country to ban the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel The Satanic Verses, some commentators chose to take a potshot at former diplomat and politician Syed Shahabuddin. They ranked him as the world’s most influential literary critic, their point being that his…

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International: Central agencies 'seriously' looking into Al-Qaeda suicide attack threat

Central agencies are "seriously" looking into the threat letter sent by terror outfit Al-Qaeda regarding suicide attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to "fight for the honour of the Prophet", said top agency sources. Full story on Dynamite News:

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India’s BJP asks members to be cautious after prophet remarks row

Verbal instructions given to officials to be ‘extremely cautious’ on religious matters in TV debates, reports say.

Newslaundry

No 'criticising' any religion, don't get 'agitated': BJP's new rules for news debates after Nupur Sharma row

Use "restrained" language, don't get "agitated or excited", and "stay on the agenda" – these are some of the new guidelines issued by the Bharatiya Janata Party for its representatives appearing on TV news debate.

The Hindu

Kanpur District Magistrate transferred, local BJP leader arrested

FIR lodged against people behind two Facebook accounts, three Twitter handles for ‘fake and inflammatory content’

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Govt. rejects statement, but reaches out to OIC members

MEA sends heads of missions special memo on dealing with diplomatic fallout of comments by BJP leaders

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Nupur Sharma is small fry. Meet BJP’s actual ‘fringe elements’

Nupur Sharma’s political career was arguably a whimper but it was certainly paused with a bang. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson was suspended on Sunday for making denigrating remarks against Prophet Muhammad on Times Now in May. Her colleague Naveen Jindal was expelled for similar antics. The BJP’s decision…

The Times of India

‘I respect party's decision’: Nupur Sharma on BJP’s action against her over Prophet remarks

NEW DELHI: Nupur Sharma, who has been suspended by the BJP for her derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate last week, on Tuesday said she respected and accepted the party's action against her.

The Guardian - UK

India: more countries join Muslim protests over Muhammad remarks

Disciplinary action against members of BJP fails to quell growing anger in Muslim world over comments insulting the prophet

Dynamite News

Maharashtra: Mumbai cops summon Nupur Sharma over her comments against Prophet Muhammed

Nupur Sharma has been asked to appear before the Mumbai police on June 22 to record her statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Maharashtra Police summon Nupur Sharma over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad

An FIR had been registered against Nupur Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks

The Hindu

Maharashtra police summon Nupur Sharma over derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammed

An FIR had been registered against Nupur Sharma by the Mumbra police in Thane district of Maharashtra following her remarks

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