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Zakir Naik unfazed by Anwar's discussions with India
The controversial preacher has expressed confidence that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made no commitments during talks with Indian officials, including regarding his potential extradition. Zakir Naik dismissed concerns based on media reports from India suggesting no concrete agreements were reached.
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Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has expressed little concern over recent discussions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indian authorities, asserting that he faces no immediate threat of extradition. The fugitive cleric, who has been residing in Malaysia since 2017, indicated that Indian media reports demonstrate Anwar did not pledge any commitments during the talks, particularly on matters relating to his deportation. Zakir Naik's remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of his status in Malaysia, with India having issued arrest warrants against him on charges he has consistently denied. The preacher's confident stance suggests he believes the Malaysian government will maintain its position on his presence in the country, despite diplomatic pressure from New Delhi. Officials have not yet commented on the specifics of the Anwar-India discussions or any agreements that may have been reached regarding Zakir Naik's future.