BJP suspends spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her comments about Prophet Muhammad

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma after a controversy erupted over her comments about Prophet Muhammad.

Om Pathak, member secretary of Central Disciplinary Committee, said that Sharma had expressed views that were contrary to BJP’s stance on several matters. Sharma had violated the BJP’s constitution, he



added.

“I have been directed to convey to you that pending further inquiry, you [Sharma] are suspended from the party and from your responsibilities/assignments if any, with immediate effect,” Pathak said.

Hours before Sharma was suspended, Bharatiya Janata Party had said that it “strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities”. The statement, however, did not mention Sharma’s remarks.