Srinagar, July 14 -- In a detailed statement issued on Sunday, Imran Ansari sought to clarify his position after a video clip triggered backlash on social media and among certain religious quarters. The video, purportedly from a recent religious gathering, was shared with claims that Imran Ansari had made derogatory remarks against the revered Sahaba (companions) of the Prophet - a highly sensitive and polarizing issue within the Islamic world.
"I want to state without ambiguity that this allegation is unfounded," he said, rejecting the interpretation being circulated. He emphasised that his comments were taken out of context and distorted to provoke unnecessary sectarian tensions.
"The interpretation being pushed onto my words is not onl...