The National Conference (NC) has condemned Yati Narsinghanand’s recent remarks against Prophet Muhammad, calling for his immediate arrest.
The NC stated that the inflammatory comments deeply wounded the sentiments of Muslims and could incite communal unrest.
Narsinghanand, who has been previously booked for hate speech, faces fresh charges after protests erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad and other states in response to his remarks.
Imran Nabi Dar, spokesperson for the NC, emphasized the need for swift government action, urging authorities to arrest Narsinghanand and ensure accountability. He noted that such statements harm India’s reputation for religious tolerance and have the potential to disrupt communal harmony.
Dar also called on the public to remain calm and resist attempts by individuals seeking to sow discord.
Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari also demanded severe punishment for Narsinghanand, arguing that mere arrest was insufficient and that his hate speech posed a grave threat to communal harmony.