India will be forced to ask Qatar, Kuwait to rein in elements seeking public apology, boycott of products

India has stated clearly that it does not tolerate insults targeted against any religion, and that freedom of religion is upheld by the government for all, but vested interests in many countries are looking to escalate the issue.

If the diplomatic fallout over controversial comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma drags on, the government will be forced to ask Qatar and Kuwait to rein in civil and political elements using the issue to target India, officials said.