Tag: Amnesty International

The controversial remarks by the now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and the ensuing protests have caused controversy in many parts of the world, including India. This time, Amnesty International issued a stern statement urging the Indian government not to target Muslims. Recently, BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's (now suspended) controversial remarks in the media made India virtually isolated in the Arab world. Several countries have called on India's ambassador to oppose the ruling party's spokesman's remarks. Indian goods were boycotted at multiple trade venues in West Asia. Opposition and demonstrations started in the country as well. But the BJP-ruled states have been accused of taking "extra drastic" measures to quell the protests. This time, in that context, Amnesty Int...