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Pakistan slams temple consecration

Urged the Indian government to ensure the safety and security of religious minorities

APP January 22, 2024

A view during the opening of the grand temple of the Hindu god Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, January 22, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya and urged the international community to take cognisance of the growing Islamophobia, hate speech and hate crimes in India.

“The United Nations and other relevant international organisations should play their part in saving the Islamic heritage sites in India from extremist groups and ensuring the protection of the religious and cultural rights of the minorities in India,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement.

Pakistan also urged the Indian government to ensure the safety and security of religious minorities, including Muslims and their holy places.

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Pakistan Condemns Consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the Site of Demolished Babri Mosque

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The centuries-old mosque was demolished on December 6, 1992 by a mob of extremists.

Deplorably, the spokesperson said, India’s superior judiciary not only acquitted the criminals responsible for this despicable act but also allowed the construction of a temple on the site of the demolished mosque.

“Developments of the last 31 years, leading to today’s consecration ceremony, are indicative of growing majoritarianism in India. These constitute an important facet of the ongoing efforts for social, economic and political marginalisation of the Indian Muslims,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson emphasised that a temple built on the site of a demolished mosque would remain a blot on the face of India’s democracy for the times to come.

“The rising tide of ‘Hindutva’ ideology in India poses a serious threat to religious harmony and regional peace. The chief ministers of two major Indian states, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, are on record as citing the Babri Mosque’s demolition or inauguration of the ‘Ram Temple’ as the first step towards reclaiming parts of Pakistan,” the spokesperson said. APP

COMMENTS (2)

Sankar | 10 months ago | Reply Who asked for Pakistan s stand point Its the will of Indian people and BJP made it unlike Congress playing anti-Hindu politics. I am sure crossing 100 mark by Congress lead opposition is a nightmare in coming up elections.

Raj | 10 months ago | Reply Pakistan has already using the same mojoritarianism has declared itself as Islamic republic thus marginalizing its own non-muslim citizens. These non-muslim Pakistanis can never occupy any constitutionally high posts just because they are not muslims and these hindus are treated in Pakistan as second class citizens in their own country. Hindus have been convered forcefully and hindu population has come down from 23 in 1947 to just less than 3 . Still pak has the audacity to give lecture to india. Shame on you Pakistan.

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