• The remarks regarding Islam and the Prophet Muhammad sparked blasphemy claims from certain Arab countries.
• Leaving New Delhi scrambling to manage the negative consequences.
• Muslim-majority countries have expressed their displeasure at prominent officials in India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party making insulting remarks against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.

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The remarks sparked blasphemy claims in other Arab countries, leaving New Delhi scrambling to manage the negative effect. At least five Arab countries have issued official objections against India, and Pakistan and Afghanistan responded angrily to remarks made by two key members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday.