BJP suspends Nupur over Kanpur violence

THE BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma. And expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal for their alleged derogatory remarks. It made gainst Prophet Muhammad, as it sought to defuse the row over the issue.

Amid protests by Muslim groups over the remarks, the party also issued a statement aimed at assuaging the concerns of minorities. Distancing itself from these members, asserting that it respects all religions and strongly denounces the insult of any religious personality.

While Sharma’s comments during a TV debate aimed at the founder of Islam have drawn the ire of Muslim groups. Jindal also posted objectionable tweets, deleted later, and has been accused of often posting inciting comments. Their comments also sparked a Twitter trend calling for boycotting Indian products in some countries.

BJP suspends Nupur… A communication to Sharma from the party’s disciplinary Committee Secretary Om Pathak said she has expressed views contrary to the party’s position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.