ANI(@ANI):#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K: On the Ministry of Home Affairs' extension of the ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), BJP leader Altaf Thakur says, “Zakir Naik was taking people towards provocation and jihad in a different way. The same message was repeatedly reflected in his speeches. The Government of India took action against him, following which he fled the country. He is still abroad... There is no objection to Islam. Islam is a religion of peace. It teaches peace and harmony. But if, under the guise of Islam, you try to bring ISIS-like or other extremist ideologies into India and influence children and young people here towards terrorist activities, action becomes necessary..."

2026.11.13 11:39

#WATCH# | Srinagar, J&K: On the Ministry of Home Affairs' extension of the ban on Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), BJP leader Altaf Thakur says, “Zakir Naik was taking people towards provocation and jihad in a different way. The same message was repeatedly reflected in his speeches. The Government of India took action against him, following which he fled the country. He is still abroad... There is no objection to Islam. Islam is a religion of peace. It teaches peace and harmony. But if, under the guise of Islam, you try to bring ISIS-like or other extremist ideologies into India and influence children and young people here towards terrorist activities, action becomes necessary..."