NNA - In response to media queries regarding a recent statement by India’s General Secretariat of the OIC, the Indian Ministry of External Affair’s Official Spokesperson, Shri Arindam Bagchi said: “We have seen the statement on India from the General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The Government of India categorically rejects OIC Secretariat's unwarranted and narrow-minded comments.

The Government of India accords the highest respect to all religions.

The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. Strong action has already been taken against these individuals by relevant bodies.

It is regrettable that OIC Secretariat has yet again chosen to make motivated, misleading and mischievous comments. This only exposes its divisive agenda being pursued at the behest of vested interests.

We would urge the OIC Secretariat to stop pursuing its communal approach and show due respect to all faiths and religions.”

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