‘I’m positive India will take it up’: Union minister lashes out on Zakir Naik’s presence at FIFA WC in Qatar

Union Minister for Petroleum and Pure Fuel Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday stated that India will increase the problem of Zakir Naik’s attendance on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and that swift motion shall be taken, stated an ANI report.

Puri’s feedback got here at a time when Zakir Naik was invited to Qatar to provide spiritual lectures all through the FIFA World Cup match.

“I’m positive India took it up and can take it up. However the level is he’s a Malaysian nationwide, you invite him someplace, whether or not they knew I’ve no information of that…” the Union minister instructed ANI in an announcement.

In the meantime, BJP spokesperson Savio Rodrigues on Tuesday urged the federal government, the Indian Soccer Affiliation, and Indians visiting the host nation to boycott FIFA in response to Qatar’s controversial invitation of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to the FIFA World Cup.

Rodrigues claimed in an announcement that giving Naik a platform at a time when the world is combating terrorism is equal to permitting a “terror sympathizer” to “unfold hate.”

In India, Zakir Naik is accused of constructing hateful statements and cash laundering. The House Ministry declared the Naik-founded Islamic Analysis Basis (IRF) an illegal affiliation in March of this 12 months and banned it for 5 years.

In accordance with the MHA notification, Zakir Naik has been endorsing identified terrorists, making his speeches objectionable.

In accordance with the MHA notification, Zakir Naik continues to journey to Gulf international locations to boost cash, all of which is used solely for radicalising folks, notably Muslim youth. This proof was offered to the tribunal by the Solicitor Common.

Naik fled to Malaysia in 2016, simply because the Nationwide Investigation Company started an investigation into him.

Notably, the FIFA World Cup 2022 is held for the primary time within the fourth quarter of a calendar 12 months. The choice was made because of the excessive climate circumstances in Qatar in the course of the months of June and July, when the match is often held.

In Qatar, 32 groups from 5 confederations will compete. Throughout the course of 29 days, as much as 64 matches shall be performed.

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