Salman Rushdie Attacked / The attack on Indian-origin British writer Salman Rushdie is being condemned worldwide know who said what from Britain to America

Attack on Salman Rushdie: Indian-origin writer Salman Rushdie was attacked with a knife on Friday morning at an event in New York, USA. The attacker has been arrested and Salman Rushdie was immediately taken to the hospital. A section of the world considers Salman Rushdie to be a controversial author. He was already facing death threats. There was a lot of opposition in Iran for his novel The Satanic Verses and from there he received death threats.

After the attack on Salman Rushdie, many well-known writers and leaders of the world are shocked and are giving their respective reactions. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "Shocked that Salman Rushdie has been stabbed, we must never stop defending." For now, my condolences are with his fans. We are hoping that he is fine."

Rushdie is a British writer of Indian origin and was honored for literary services by Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in 2007. Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Shocked and shocked to hear that Sir Salman Rushdie has been subjected to an unprovoked and senseless attack. Freedom of expression is a value that we hold dear and any attempt to undermine it should not be tolerated at all. My condolences are with Sir Salman and his family.

Britain's PM candidate Rishi Sunak said this

UK PM candidate Rishi Sunak tweeted, "Shocked to hear about the attack on Salman Rushdie in New York. He is a champion of free speech and artistic freedom. He is in our thoughts tonight." Nadine Dorris, the UK's Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, described the attack as "horrific". Also said, "Our condolences to Salman Rushdie and his fans."

US Senator Chuck Schumer tweeted, "This attack is shocking and shocking. It is an attack on freedom of expression and thought, which are two core values ​​of our country and the Chautauqua Institute. I hope that Rushdie will make a full recovery soon and that the perpetrator will feel full accountability and justice."

the authors said that

Khalid Hosseini, an American novelist, said he would pray for Rushdie to recover. Hosseini described Rushdie as an essential voice, saying he was horrified by the attack. Indian author Amitav Ghosh wrote in a tweet, "Shocked to learn that Salman Rushdie has been attacked at a speech event in New York. I wish him a speedy recovery.”

Writer Taslima Nasreen wrote in a tweet, "Just got information about the attack on Salman Rushdie. I am surprised. Never thought it would happen. He has lived in the West and has been protected since 1989. If he is attacked, then anyone who criticizes Islam can be attacked. I worry.''

what did the president of france say

French President Emmanuel Macron wrote in a tweet, "For 33 years, Salman Rushdie has embodied the fight against freedom and darkness. He has just been the victim of a cowardly attack by the forces of hatred and barbarism. His fight is our fight. It's all over the place. Now we stand with them more than ever.

The attacker has been identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar, a resident of Fairview, New Jersey. The reason behind the attack is yet to be revealed. Police have said that the FBI is helping him investigate the attack. Rushdie, 75, has been admitted to a hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. According to their situation, charges will be framed against the attacker.