Ruling Party's Muhammad Insult Sparks Protest Demonstrations Worldwide

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] According to local media such as the Times of India on the 10th (local time), large-scale protests were held by Muslims in various places including India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan over insulting remarks about Muhammad made by an official of the ruling party in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

According to reports, Nupur Sharma, BJP spokesperson, criticized Muhammad and his third wife Aisha during a TV debate last month. In the Islamic world, criticism of Muhammad, the last prophet, is perceived as an insult to Islam as a whole, leading to backlash from various sectors.

In response, not only Muslims within India but also Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia and Indonesia expressed strong opposition, prompting the BJP to remove Sharma from her spokesperson position. However, protests in Islamic countries related to this issue continue.

In India, intense protests continued nationwide, including in the capital Delhi. It was reported that two people died during protests in Ranchi. Protests also persisted in neighboring Islamic countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan after Friday prayers.

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