NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Shashi Tharoor
    Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
    Arvind Kejriwal
    Mamata Banerjee
    Nitin Gadkari
    Rahul Gandhi
    Indian National Congress (INC)
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Politics News / Ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma gets police security amid threats
    Politics

    Ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma gets police security amid threats

    Ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma gets police security amid threats
    Written by Srishty Choudhury
    Jun 07, 2022, 07:07 pm 2 min read
    Ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma gets police security amid threats
    Nupur Sharma gets police security amid ‘threats’ over her controversial Prophet Muhammad remark.

    Following death threats that former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma received for her controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad during a TV news debate, the Delhi Police provided her with security on Tuesday. Sharma had lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police on May 27 alleging that she had been receiving death threats and was being harassed as well.

    Why does this story matter?

    • The BJP's clarification and Sharma's suspension over her remarks came on Sunday when Arab nations' outrage exploded on social media with trending Twitter hashtags and calls to boycott Indian goods.
    • Notably, Sharma was also named in several police cases for her remarks in Maharashtra and Telangana.
    • However, she has now apologized after denying any wrongdoing and even claimed to have received death threats.

    FIR was lodged under IPC sections

    Based on Sharma's complaint, an FIR was registered under the Indian Penal Code Sections 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication), and 509 (word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) against unidentified people. During the investigation, Sharma lodged another complaint against certain persons regarding promoting enmity and IPC Section 153 was added to it.

    What exactly did Sharma say?

    During a recent debate on the Gyanvapi Mosque row on a TV channel, Sharma stated that because Muslims were insulting the Hindu faith by calling the unearthed Shivling a fountain, certain aspects of their religious scriptures may be mocked as well. She then made a mention of Prophet Muhammad's marriage, too. Her remarks sparked uproar and elicited responses from religious organizations and political parties.

    BJP faces backlash from Muslim countries

    The BJP's move to suspend Sharma came in response to a protest from Gulf countries against the party. Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned India's ambassador to Tehran over an alleged "insult to the Prophet of Islam in an Indian TV show." Besides Iran, Qatar and Kuwait summoned India's ambassadors and handed over protest notes in response to the BJP leader's contentious remarks against the Prophet.

    What were BJP and Indian government's responses?

    Notably, the BJP suspended Sharma and ousted another party leader Naveen Kumar Jindal on Sunday for supporting her and has conclusively separated itself from their viewpoints. Meanwhile, the Indian government had stated that it "respects all religions" and dismissed the remarks as "fringe elements' views."

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Delhi Police
    Nupur Sharma
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    Gyanvapi Mosque

    Latest

    Odisha Health Minister Naba Das shot by police officer; critical Odisha
    Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US presidential election bid Donald Trump
    Perth Scorchers advance to their eighth BBL final: Key stats Perth Scorchers
    Serie A 2022-23, Inter Milan edge past Cremonese: Key stats Serie A

    Delhi Police

    Delhi: Car hits scooter, drags rider's body for 350m Delhi
    BBC Modi documentary: Delhi Police stops screening at DU, AUD BBC
    Poonawalla murdered Shraddha Walkar in anger over meeting friend: Chargesheet Shraddha Walkar
    Delhi: Traffic curbs in place for Republic Day parade rehearsal Delhi Traffic Police

    Nupur Sharma

    Prophet row: BJP's Nupur Sharma gets gun license amid threats Delhi Police
    Udaipur tailor's murder: NIA chargesheets 11 perpetrators including 2 Pakistanis National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    Amravati man's murderers are radicalized Islamists of Tablighi Jamaat: NIA National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    These topped Google's list of most searched words in 2022 Google

    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

    Amid BBC row, Modi warns against 'attempts to create divisions' Narendra Modi
    'Diatribe': Ex-Supreme Court justice Nariman slams Rijiju over collegium remarks  Kiren Rijiju
    Bharat Jodo Yatra: Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul Gandhi in J&K Jammu And Kashmir
    Kiren Rijiju questions SC Collegium's conduct for publicizing 'secret reports' Kiren Rijiju

    Gyanvapi Mosque

    Mathura: Court orders Shahi Idgah Masjid's survey after January 2 Mathura
    Gyanvapi case: SC extends protection to 'shivling' till further orders Kashi Vishwanath
    Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court rejects 'carbon dating of shivling' plea Varanasi
    Varanasi court to resume hearing in Gyanvapi Mosque case today Varanasi

    Love Politics News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Politics Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023