BJP cracks down on Nupur Sharma over Prophet Muhammad remarks

The BJP has cracked down on national spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Sunday over her controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad during a recent TV debate. The party has also expelled Delhi BJP's media in-charge Naveen Kumar Jindal from primary membership of the party.

The party has also distanced itself from the remarks of its leaders, saying that it respects all religions, and "strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion".

On Friday, violence had broken out in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh after a Muslim organisation gave a call to shut shops in Parade Market over the remarks made by Nupur Sharma. At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said.