'If Prophet Was Alive Today, he would have been shocked to see Madness of Muslim Fanatics', says Bangladeshi Writer Taslima Nasreen on Violent Protests

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has strongly condemned the fierce protests in many cities over Nupur Sharma's statement. Along with this, Taslima has also advised those who protest violently, referring to Prophet Mohammad. The Bangladeshi author said in her tweet, 'If Prophet Mohammad was alive today, he would have been shocked to see the madness of Muslim fundamentalists around the world.'

Taslima wrote on Twitter two days ago that no one can be above criticism, no human being, no saint, no messiah, no prophet, no god. A critical attitude is necessary to make the world a better place. Taslima Nasreen has been living in exile for nearly three decades after her book "Lajja" was severely criticized in Bangladesh.

Nasrin had to leave Bangladesh in 1994 after receiving death threats from radical organizations. Although Taslima has Swedish citizenship and has lived in the US and Europe over the past two decades, she has been living in India on a short residency permit most of the time. Two people were killed and dozens arrested after protests across the country and clashes in some cities, including Howrah near Kolkata, over remarks by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and her expelled aide Naveen Kumar Jindal.