TV Debate Statements, We Have Not to Relate to the Tweet: Center

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Former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's insulting remarks about Prophet Mohammad Saheb in a TV debate on the Gyanvapi controversy do not seem to have calmed down the international controversy. Most of the Islamic countries have protested against the Indian government on this issue. To quell the protests, the central government on Thursday said it had nothing to do with statements made in TV debates, comments on social media and tweets. No one's private vote belongs to the government.

"We want to make it clear that no one's tweets and comments reflect the views of the Indian government," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. This has been reported to all our government spokespersons. He added that relevant agencies have taken action against those who made controversial comments and tweets.

In fact, Iran claimed that its foreign minister, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, had met Indian Foreign Minister S.K. The issue was raised in a meeting with Jaishankar and security adviser Ajit Dobhal. NSA Dobhal has vowed to take stern action against all the culprits. Iran has also claimed that Ajit Dobhal will take stern action against those who do wrong at the government level, which he has promised will serve as a lesson to others. However, Iran's foreign ministry later said that S. External Affairs Minister Abdullahian's statement that the Prophet's dispute with Jaishankar or Dobhal was discussed was withdrawn. Abdullahiyan to PM Modi and S. He expressed happiness over the discussion with Jaishankar on bilateral strategic issues.

However, the Ministry of External Affairs Iran's Foreign Minister Abdullahian has denied the allegations in a statement issued Friday stating "Similar, baseless allegations concerning Iran's intelligence have been made more than once. The meeting of foreign ministers of the two countries discussed Afghanistan, Ukraine and other regional as well as global issues, Bagchi said. He also reviewed bilateral relations, including trade and people-to-people contacts.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police has registered two FIRs against 21 people, including Nupur Sharma, for making hateful statements and inciting religious sentiments in the society. The 21 include AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and controversial cleric Yati Narasimhanand, Maulana Mufti Nadeem and Abdur Rehman. Delhi Police said that two FIRs have been registered after analysis on social media. The other FIRs include Naveen Kumar Jindal and journalist Saba Naqvi, who made controversial remarks about the Prophet.

Delhi Police said they were provided security following a complaint by expelled BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma that she was receiving death threats. However, now an FIR has been lodged against Nupur Sharma for making provocative remarks. Besides, the other FIRs include Asaduddin Owaisi, Shadab Chauhan, Naveen Jindal, Gulzar Ansari and others including journalist Saba Naqvi who insulted Shivling in the Gyanvapi controversy. The FIR has been registered by the IFSO unit of the Special Cell of Delhi Police. Police have accused all the people of trying to spoil the atmosphere by making provocative statements. IFSO DCP KPS ​​Malhotra said that FIRs have been registered against several people belonging to different religions. Malhotra said the role of social media platforms in promoting these statements would also be investigated.