Furore over comment on Prophet Mohammed by BJP leaders, Pakistan weighs in

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned the "hurtful" remarks by BJP leader against the Prophet Mohammed

"I condemn in strongest possible words hurtful comments of India's BJP leader about our beloved Prophet (PBUH),” Shehbaz tweeted.

The prime minister also alleged that the current Indian government was trampling religious freedom and especially the rights of Muslims.

"Have said it repeatedly India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms & persecuting Muslims. World should take note & severely reprimand India. Our love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is supreme,” he said.

He went on to add: "All Muslims can sacrifice their life for the Love & Respect of their Holy Prophet (PBUH)." Pakistan's Foreign Office also retweeted the brief statement by the Prime Minister.

In New Delhi, the BJP suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after their controversial remarks against the Prophet, as it sought to defuse a row over the issue.

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On Sunday, Qatar, Iran and Kuwait had summoned Indian envoys and registered a strong protest against the comments made by BJP leaders. India in a statement said it had informed the authorities of both countries that the views belong to fringe elements and not to the Government of India