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A campaign by Hindutva supporters to drive out supposedly 'illegal' Muslim shopkeepers and vendors from the state comes along with various kinds of attempts, coupled with the government's inaction against hate campaigners in the state, in creating fear among Muslims in the state.
The Delhi Police named Naqvi in an FIR over social media posts that were allegedly 'trying to disrupt public tranquility.' Also named were the BJP leaders who spoke against the Prophet as well as other Hindutva personalities notorious for hate speeches.
Several countries in the Gulf region had summoned Indian Ambassadors and conveyed their concerns about "growing extremism and hatred". Many have even demanded a "public apology" from New Delhi for the comments that were considered "Islamophobic".