Zakir Naik’s Social Media Account On X Blocked In India Post Pakistan Tour
Islamic preacher Zakir Naikโs social media account on the platform โXโ (formerly known as Twitter) has been blocked in India. This action follows a series of diplomatic tensions after Naikโs recent visit to Pakistan, where he received a warm welcome.
Zakir Naikโs Social Media Account On X Blocked In India Post Pakistan Tour
Indiaโs Diplomatic Response
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India expressed strong disapproval of how Naik was received in Pakistan. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a weekly media briefing, condemned the event, noting, โIt is not surprising for us that an Indian fugitive has received a high-level welcome in Pakistan. It is disappointing and condemnable but at the same time not surprising.โ
Jaiswal also mentioned that India was uncertain about the specific passport Naik used to travel to Pakistan, as Naikโs Indian passport had previously been revoked.
Zakir Naikโs Visit to Pakistan
Zakir Naik arrived in Pakistan for a month-long visit at the invitation of the Pakistani government. He also received a red carpet welcome. During his stay, he met with senior leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
Naikโs visit includes a series of public speeches planned in major cities such as Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. His tour has drawn significant attention, particularly from Indian authorities due to the preacherโs controversial background.
Who is Zakir Naik?
Zakir Naik is an Islamic preacher and founder of the Islamic Research Foundation. He is wanted in India on various charges, including money laundering and inciting extremism through his speeches. In 2016, after legal proceedings were initiated against him, Naik moved to Malaysia, where he has been residing ever since. His legal troubles escalated following the July 2016 Dhaka terror attack, in which one of the attackers claimed to have been influenced by Naikโs sermons on YouTube.
India has been actively seeking Naikโs extradition to face trial, but Malaysia has not complied with these requests. Meanwhile, Naik continues to operate freely, delivering speeches across various countries, including Pakistan, during his current visit.
The decision to withhold Naikโs social media account in India comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after his publicized visit. With ongoing extradition requests and increasing diplomatic friction, the Zakir Naik controversy is likely to continue making headlines in both countries.
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