Nupur Sharma made the controversial remark in a TV debate on May 26. Naveen Kumar Jindal posted such a comment on Twitter on the same day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would proudly say this every time he goes abroad and addresses the Indians there. That Vishwaguru status has now been tested by two BJP executives!
The two are BJP national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and Delhi BJP executive Naveen Kumar Jindal. So far, 14 Islamic countries have condemned their comments about the Prophet. Countries like Qatar, Iran and Kuwait have personally called our Indian Ambassador there and recorded the protest. The Federation of Islamic Countries has also strongly condemned the move. Qatar went one step further and demanded that the Indian government issue a public apology.
The federal government is making a series of efforts to extinguish the fire of protest in Islamic countries. However, efforts are being made on both sides to keep the issue alive in social media discussions. Will this cause a rift in national relations… Will the neglect of Indian goods affect us? நிலை What is the status of Indians working in the Gulf countries?
Controversial opinion Lessons learned from the State Department!
The issue of the hijab, and the announcement by some organizations to boycott the companies of Islamic merchants in Karnataka, was justified by the Karnataka ministers themselves, who said that the riots in some states of the country during the Ramnawami and Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, and the demolition of the houses and shops of those responsible for the riots by the government were peaceful during many incidents. As usual, when Pakistan and the League of Islamic States criticized these, the Indian government kept its mouth shut, saying, “It is an internal affair of India.” Thus when the controversy over the Prophethood, which was not India’s ‘internal affair’, arose, all nations came inside.
Nupur Sharma made the controversial remark in a TV debate on May 26. Naveen Kumar Jindal posted such a comment on Twitter on the same day. Both said that they did this in reaction to the insult to Lord Shiva. Both expressed regret when the problem escalated. But opposition began to grow. The federal government remained silent on all matters, and this time it was the same. The BJP took action against the two on June 5, ten days after the Gulf states condemned them. ‘Our party respects all religions. We will not support blasphemy against God and worship, ”the BJP said.
The Indian embassy in Qatar described the two controversial BJP executives as “spare forces” and said, “This is their opinion and does not reflect the views of the Indian government.” The State Department has taught Indian ambassadors in various Islamic countries how to handle the issue. “India’s good relations with various countries will not be affected,” the government said. “There will be no problem for Indians working in the Gulf countries,” said Union Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.
The inevitable point of a business relationship!
The federal government is trying to somehow recover from this issue by spreading more rumors than facts on social websites. India, which ignores Pakistan if it says anything, cannot do that to the Gulf countries. The reason is the business that takes place with them.
The six countries, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, have a Gulf Cooperation Council. India’s trade relations with these six countries and the Gulf states of Iran, Iraq and Jordan go back centuries. Because China does not want to fall into China’s trap and China oppresses Uyghur Muslims, the Arab world naturally wants India’s trade relationship. So, bilateral trade has grown tremendously in recent years.
India has exported Rs 3,41,000 crore in the last one year to six countries, namely Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. 8, 60,000 crore worth of goods imported. The Gulf countries account for 60 per cent of India’s petroleum imports. Beyond this, polymer, diamonds and gold are also imported. These countries buy a lot of cars, jewelery, textiles, rice, groceries, spices, buffalo meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables from India. Thousands of Indian small manufacturers are benefiting from this.
The United Arab Emirates is the third largest trading partner with India after the United States and China. The country considers India as its future business partner. It was only on this first May that a free trade agreement was signed between India and that country. Thus Indians can no longer export much to that country. Beyond this, Emirates is investing Rs 7,77,000 crore in manufacturing and construction in India. It is an investment that will provide employment to tens of thousands of people.
Qatar is the largest importer of natural gas to India. The government’s Qatar Investment Authority has made a major investment in Adani Electricity. Gulf countries see India as a safe haven for various investments. Therefore, remittances from there to India have increased in recent years. This will help in future career growth.
On the other hand, they also provide more employment opportunities for Indians. About 89 lakh Indians work in the Gulf countries. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) alone sent Rs 1,63,123 crore to India in the last 2019-20 financial year. It also enriches their families; It also strengthens India’s foreign exchange reserves. (You may recall that Sri Lanka, recently embroiled in an economic crisis, begged Sri Lankans living abroad to send money!) They earn and spend there. Gulf Indians save and send money to India.
Indians work there as executives and grassroots workers in the IT sector and oil refining. Beyond that, Indians own restaurants, small businesses and service companies. In the past, most people from the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu would go there in search of survival. Now more people are going from Delhi, UP, Bihar.
Is hate politics right?
The world has changed to the point where everyone has to depend on everyone. The reality is that we can not live without ignoring anyone. The slogan ‘Let’s boycott Indian goods’ is not heard louder now than in Kuwait. But, this is the starting point of a kind of hate fire. Just as we cannot live without Gulf petrol, they cannot live without Indian food and the labor of Indians. But, when a hate campaign is constantly being carried out, they may start looking for alternatives. A lot of people have now come from countries like the Philippines to share jobs that were previously only seen by Indians in the Gulf countries. This world has an alternative ready for everything.
Hate politics can consistently benefit elections. But it also continues to foster hostility. It always listens to prey. As hate politicians continue to rise to positions and heights, many are emerging to speak even more hatefully. This is how they cross the border without knowing the boundary. After the BJP suspended Nupur Sharma, many who had supported Modi so far scolded him. They fell in love with Nupur Sharma and started hating Modi. That is the nature of hate politics. It is a knife that is sharp on all sides, stabbing anyone.
India may be a strong nation. But, we cannot live alone. Our lives and prosperity require the cooperation of many nations. Turning the person next door into an enemy, we can not live in peace!
Thanks to: Junior Vikatan (15-06-2022)