Religious Remark Row: Nupur Sharma to appear before Mumbai Police on June 25

Mumbai police have called suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma to appear at Mumbai’s Pydhonie police station on June 25, sources said on Saturday.

The summons was issued by Mumbai police in connection with the investigation and recording of Sharma’s statement. On the basis of a complaint filed by Raza Academy, police had previously initiated a case against her.

This comes as the controversy surrounding suspended BJP spokeswoman Nupur Sharma’s comments on Prophet Muhammad has erupted, causing widespread uproar around the world.

Several countries, including Malaysia, Kuwait, and Pakistan, have criticised recent remarks made by a few BJP officials in recent days. While Nupur Sharma made statements during a television debate, Naveen Jindal, another leader, made a contentious remark on Twitter.

Over the statements, the BJP suspended spokeswoman Nupur Sharma and fired media in-charge Naveen Jindal. The party published a statement emphasizing its opposition to any disrespect for religious figures.