The Government of the Maldives has condemned the derogatory remarks made by two officials from India's ruling Bharatiya Janta Party BJP against Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him).
The statement from the government said that the Government of Maldives unreservedly condemns all and any action that purports to pervert the true nature and teachings of Islam and attempts to demean the Holy Prophet Muhammed.
It further said that the government is deeply concerned by the derogatory remarks made by some officials of BJP, India, insulting the holy Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and the religion of Islam.
The government also welcomed the denouncement by the Government of India of the derogatory remarks by the concerned officials and the prompt action taken by the BJP against those officials.
