2022 Muhammad remarks controversy
The 2022 Muhammad remarks controversy began on May 27, 2022, after BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma made derogatory comments about Prophet Muhammad during a TV debate, which was later echoed by Naveen Kumar Jindal. These remarks led to widespread international condemnation from Muslim nations, numerous police cases across India, and violent protests that resulted in deaths and injuries. The incident also caused significant diplomatic outrage from Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Turkey.