Jeddah: Islamic countries and institutions have condemned the insulting statements made by a senior official of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in India.
A ruling party spokesman said the remarks sparked clashes in an Indian state last week and called for his arrest.
Saudi Arabia called the comments insulting and called for respect for beliefs and religions.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said it "confirms the permanent rejection of prejudice against symbols of the Islamic religion and rejects any prejudice against all religious figures and symbols."
Qatar and Iran also summoned Indian ambassadors to their foreign ministries and demanded a public apology from India for the insulting remarks.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said the statements were made in the context of the escalation of hatred and violations against Islam in India.
The defamation cases are part of a growing wave of Islamophobia and defamation in India and organized practices against Indian Muslims, especially in a series of decisions banning the use of headscarves in educational institutions in some Indian states. In light of that, including demolition. Muslim property and the growing violence against them. " As stated in the statement of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) urges the Indian authorities to resolutely confront these incidents of defamation and blasphemy against the Prophet of Islam and Islam, and to bring to justice those who incited and perpetrated violence against Muslims. Bring in and hold accountable the people behind them. It calls on the Indian authorities to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Muslims in India and to protect their rights as well as their religious and cultural identity, dignity and places of worship.
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