On Monday, Geert Wilders, the prominent figure of the Dutch far-right movement and leader of the nationalist Freedom Party, engaged in a telephone conversation with Nupur Sharma, a suspended spokesperson for the BJP. Wilders took to social media platform X to share his sentiments, expressing admiration for Sharma as a symbol of freedom not only within India but for the entirety of the free world. He lamented the challenges she faced regarding personal freedom and legal matters over the past two years, asserting her innocence in speaking truth. Wilders lauded Sharma's courage, portraying her as a beacon of bravery.
Sharma had previously stirred controversy with her remarks concerning Prophet Mohammed, which incited widespread protests in 2022. Despite the backlash, Wilders extended his support to her, referring to her as a courageous leader. In a public statement on X earlier this year, Wilders reaffirmed his solidarity with Sharma, condemning the threats she endured from Islamists due to her outspoken stance. He urged freedom-loving individuals worldwide to stand by her side and expressed a desire to meet her during his future visits to India.
While Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) secured victory in the recent election, it fell short of a majority, necessitating coalition partners for governance. Consequently, Wilders abandoned his aspirations to assume the role of Prime Minister, citing the requirement for unanimous support from all coalition parties as a prerequisite, which was not met.
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