America is vocal in condemning the remarks of suspended BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Several countries, including Iran and Qatar, have already spoken out about this.
This time in the anklet debate, America has taken a cautious step. This time America is vocal about the controversial remarks of the BJP leader. The Joe Biden government condemned the remarks of suspended BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and another spokesperson Naveen Jindal. The BJP has also been praised by the US State Department
“We condemn the remarks made by the two BJP workers,” said Ned Price, a spokesman for the Biden government’s Foreign Office. We are glad to see that the party has publicly condemned the remarks. ” We applaud India’s efforts to protect human rights. “
It may be mentioned that BJP leader Nupur made offensive remarks while participating in a debate meeting on television. Another BJP leader Jindal tweeted in support of his remarks. As soon as their comments became public, a storm of criticism swept through various quarters. Already, several countries, including Iran and Qatar, have been vocal in their criticism of the anklet.
Protests erupted in several Indian states against the remarks. The BJP leadership finally suspended Nupur Sharma in the face of ‘pressure’ inside and outside the house. Jindal has been expelled. An FIR has been lodged against Nupur. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained silent on the issue
