THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India need not apologize to anyone over the controversial remarks against the Prophet by a BJP spokesperson, said Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. India is an all-inclusive country. Although, many countries say many things in several issues, including the Kashmir issue, it does not affect India much, opined the Governor. Even the prime minister and the RSS chief have said that India is an all-inclusive nation, he said.

Meantime, India has strongly condemned Pakistan prime minister’s statement against India. The absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone, stated the External Affairs Ministry.

India also slammed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) statement that such remarks come in the context of the escalation of hatred and abuse of Islam in India and in the context of the systematic practices against Muslims and restrictions on them. The central government has demanded an end to the communal attitude of the OIC secretariat and urged them to take a stand that respects all religions.