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Breaking silence on the Prophet remark fiasco where several Gulf countries expressed outrage against two former members of the ruling BJP, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the quick action taken against the two party members and articulating the Indian government’s stand on the issue was appreciated by the concerned countries.

"The concerned countries appreciated once the party and the Indian government clarified on the issue," Jaishankar said while speaking about the controversy at a&nbsp;townhall organised by CNN-News18.

"The countries not just in the Gulf, I would say even in southeast Asia some countries, who had concerns do appreciate that this was not the position of the government," Jaishankar said.

"They (the countries that expressed concern) deal with us they know what we are about... they know that these are not our views," he added.

The Indian minister laid stress on the ability of India to put across its views to get a clear picture of what the country stands for.

"There will be people who will fish in troubled waters. International relations is a very competitive game which is not played by Queensberry rules. There will be people who will try to get most if it," he said without naming any country.

"We need to engage, we need to put across our point of view and we are doing it. Even in the last few days, you can see people do understand that what is the true picture in India," he asserted.

When asked why India should be lectured by countries who are a bit dodgy in upholding democratic norms, the minister said he does not look at the whole issue in that manner.

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"I am also a little sensitive to being lectured. But I would not take this issue as a lecture. I think this was an issue where the sensibilities and the sensitivities of people were impacted. So, they were articulating that," Jaishankar said.

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He said it has to be made very clear what we stand for and the party had done that.

The Bharitya Janata Party (BJP) had suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after several Muslim-majority countries expressed condemnation for their controversial remarks on Prophpet.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Breaking silence on the Prophet remark fiasco where several Gulf countries expressed outrage against two former members of the ruling BJP, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the quick action taken against the two party members and articulating the Indian government’s stand on the issue was appreciated by the concerned countries.

Breaking silence on the Prophet remark fiasco where several Gulf countries expressed outrage against two former members of the ruling BJP, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the quick action taken against the two party members and articulating the Indian government’s stand on the issue was appreciated by the concerned countries. "The concerned countries appreciated once the party and the Indian government clarified on the issue," Jaishankar said while speaking about the controversy at a townhall organised by CNN-News18. "The countries not just in the Gulf, I would say even in southeast Asia some countries, who had concerns do appreciate that this was not the position of the government," Jaishankar said. "They (the countries that expressed concern) deal with us they know what we are about... they know that these are not our views," he added. The Indian minister laid stress on the ability of India to put across its views to get a clear picture of what the country stands for. "There will be people who will fish in troubled waters. International relations is a very competitive game which is not played by Queensberry rules. There will be people who will try to get most if it," he said without naming any country. "We need to engage, we need to put across our point of view and we are doing it. Even in the last few days, you can see people do understand that what is the true picture in India," he asserted. When asked why India should be lectured by countries who are a bit dodgy in upholding democratic norms, the minister said he does not look at the whole issue in that manner. Also read | India reacts on Prophet Muhammad remarks of ruling party spokesperson "I am also a little sensitive to being lectured. But I would not take this issue as a lecture. I think this was an issue where the sensibilities and the sensitivities of people were impacted. So, they were articulating that," Jaishankar said. Also read | India: China reacts to Prophet Mohammed row, hopes 'situation will be properly resolved' He said it has to be made very clear what we stand for and the party had done that. The Bharitya Janata Party (BJP) had suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal after several Muslim-majority countries expressed condemnation for their controversial remarks on Prophpet. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Appreciated Indian govt’s position’: Foreign Minister Jaishankar breaks silence on Prophet remark fiasco

During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi.

The meeting between Abdollahian, who is on a three-day visit to India to enhance bilateral ties, and Doval comes in the backdrop of widespread anger in several West Asian countries over the controversial remarks by the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

According to an Iranian readout cited by news agency PTI, Abdollahian raised the issue of the "negative atmosphere" triggered by "disrespectful" comments on the Prophet and that the Indian side reiterated the Indian government's respect for the founder of Islam.

Doval, according to the Iranian readout, reaffirmed the Indian government's respect for the founder of Prophet Mohammad, saying offenders will be "dealt with in such a way that others will learn a lesson".

However, the Indian side has dismissed the Iranian side's claims that the Indian NSA made these remarks. Sources said that the Iranian foreign ministry readout misinterprets the meeting on that account.

The Iranian readout also stated that the minister praised the Indian people and the government for their respect for Prophet Muhammad as well as for their religious tolerance and historical coexistence between various faiths.

"Abdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet Mohammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in the country," the readout said.

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The Iranian foreign minister said, "Muslims are satisfied with the stance of Indian officials in dealing with the culprits."

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BJP’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was suspended while the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal was expelled over their comments on the Prophet.

Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Iraq and Libya, slammed the comments with many summoning Indian envoys to express their condemnation.

(With inputs from WION's Sidhant Sibal and agencies)

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During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi.

During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi. The meeting between Abdollahian, who is on a three-day visit to India to enhance bilateral ties, and Doval comes in the backdrop of widespread anger in several West Asian countries over the controversial remarks by the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to an Iranian readout cited by news agency PTI, Abdollahian raised the issue of the "negative atmosphere" triggered by "disrespectful" comments on the Prophet and that the Indian side reiterated the Indian government's respect for the founder of Islam. Doval, according to the Iranian readout, reaffirmed the Indian government's respect for the founder of Prophet Mohammad, saying offenders will be "dealt with in such a way that others will learn a lesson". However, the Indian side has dismissed the Iranian side's claims that the Indian NSA made these remarks. Sources said that the Iranian foreign ministry readout misinterprets the meeting on that account. The Iranian readout also stated that the minister praised the Indian people and the government for their respect for Prophet Muhammad as well as for their religious tolerance and historical coexistence between various faiths. "Abdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet Mohammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in the country," the readout said. Also read | Delhi Police book suspended BJP members among others for hate speech The Iranian foreign minister said, "Muslims are satisfied with the stance of Indian officials in dealing with the culprits." Also read | Al-Qaeda threatens terror attacks in Indian states over ‘insult to Prophet' BJP’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was suspended while the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal was expelled over their comments on the Prophet. Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Iraq and Libya, slammed the comments with many summoning Indian envoys to express their condemnation. (With inputs from WION's Sidhant Sibal and agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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