New Delhi, Jul 8: Amidst allegations by a section of media that internationally acclaimed orator Dr Zakir Naik was involved in making hate speeches, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said CDs of his speeches are being examined for necessary action and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.
"We have taken cognisance of Zakir Naik's speeches and have given necessary instructions for a probe. A thorough investigation will be done. "CDs of his speeches are being examined," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.
The Home Minister said necessary action will be taken in this regard. "As far as government is concerned, we will not compromise on terrorism at any cost. Whatever is justified will be done," he said.
Mumbai-based Naik has come under the scanner after it was reported that his speeches have inspired some of the Dhaka cafe attackers. Maharashtra government yesterday ordered a probe into the speeches by the Muslim televangelist.
"I have asked the Mumbai Police Commissioner to conduct a probe (into Naik's speeches) and submit a report," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had said.
Naik's speeches, his social media accounts and sources of funding of a foundation run by him in Mumbai will be scrutinised, said Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio.
Naik, however, had released a statement, saying he "totally disagreed" that he inspired the act of killing innocent people in Dhaka. "There is not a single talk of mine where I encouraged one to kill another, whether Muslim or non-Muslim," he said.
The new Information and Broadcasting Minister, M Venkaiah Naidu, had called Naik's speeches, as being reported in the media, as highly objectionable.
"The Home Ministry will study (his speeches). It will take appropriate action after studying them," he had told reporters.
BJP has demanded action against Naik, saying he was a "threat" to national security as it was clear from his speeches that he "incited" people.
Welcoming the move Dr Arathi Krishna told coastaldigst.com that Indians stranded in any foreign country can utilize this facility. "Initially, I was approached by Mr Zakaria and Mr Sheik who wanted chartered flights to help their employees fly back to India. I asked them to write to the Indian Ambassador in Saudi Araia Mr Ausaf Sayeed. Then I requested the ambassador to forward the request to Joint Secretary Dr Nagendra Prasad, who is in charge of gulf division in the Ministry of External Affairs, and then to Secretary on charge of Gulf and then I requested Secretary of Economic Relations Mr T S Tirumurti who was also in charge of Gulf to follow this up," she said.
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Dr Zakir naik is a man of peace and has always condemned terrorism saying it is against islam. But natural the indian media like Times now and its anchor Arnab goswami are hypocrites who lies about people by making a Hero into villain and Villain into a Hero for their own benefit should understand that they are a big threat to the country. ALLAH will make people like Arnab goswami go down on his knee for all the lies uttered against a man of peace who is appreciated across the globe for bringing people of all faiths together. We stand by you always Dr Zakir naik. Shame on Indian media and Arnab.
Dear Sir,
Good move- If he (ZK) found guilty with a concrete proof -put him behind the bar. So far no evidence against him that he is supporting terrorism. All peace loving muslim and non muslim brothers and sisters whoever watched his speaches knows about it.
but what about some of your team still roaming around disturbing peace in the society and some of them are behind the bar enjoying 5 star treatment and your govt is trying to abolish all cases against them?
Whats your opinion about them sir?
dear sir, what action you have taken against prajna sing, purohit-malegao and samjotha express preparators, mutalik-pakistan flag hosting organizer, sangeet som- Cow exporter, recent police attacker in UP, who clearly said that they got training from RSS.
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