BJP Suspends Nupur Sharma, Dismisses Naveen Kumar Jindal For Making Harsh Comments

The BJP terminated its spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the party's main membership on June 5 and dismissed its Delhi media chief Naveen Kumar Jindal for allegedly making harsh statements on minorities. The reports come within hours after the party released a statement attempting to resolve the situation. BJP claimed that it "respects all religions" and is "strongly against any ideology that insults or demeans any sect or religion."