NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan for its comments on the flag-hoisting event in Ayodhya, saying that instead of delivering hypocritical homilies, Pakistan would do better to turn its gaze inwards and focus on its own abysmal human rights record.Pakistan had earlier expressed deep concern over the event and called it a “deliberate attempt to erode Muslim cultural and religious heritage under the influence of majoritarian Hindutva ideology”.’No Moral Standing’: India Slams Pakistan’s Rant On Ayodhya Event, Calls Out Bigotry And Repression”We have seen the reported remarks and reject them with the contempt they deserve,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. “As a country with a deeply stained record of bigotry, repression, and systemic mistreatment of its minorities, Pakistan has no moral standing to lecture others,” he added.PM Narendra Modi hoisted the flag on Tuesday saying that the “wounds and pain” of centuries were healing as a 500-year-old resolve was finally being fulfilled with the formal completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.In an official statement, Pakistan had also sought international intervention to safeguard Islamic heritage.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Being Examined”: MEA On Dhaka’S Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina”There Was No Fear on His Face”: Survivor Recounts Trauma of Mumbai 26/11 AttacksPakistan On Edge As Imran Khan’s Sisters Assaulted At Jail And Social Media Fuels Death Speculation’Spur Of The Moment’: Former CJI Gavai Reacts To Shoe-Attack Attempt, Reveals Why He Took No Action’No Amount of Denial’ Will Change Arunachal’s Status: India’s BOLD Response To China Over Border Row’No Moral Standing’: India Slams Pakistan’s Rant On Ayodhya Event, Calls Out Bigotry And RepressionKhawaja Asif Admits Pakistan Can’t Trust Taliban As Deadly Border Strikes Trigger New FlashpointFormer CJI B.R. Gavai Clarifies He Never Faced Political Or Executive Pressure During His Tenure“India Matters To Safran,” Ceo Oliver Andriès Highlights Partnership At New Mro Facility LaunchKorean Lawmaker Highlights Ancient Ties, Calling Ayodhya A Symbolic Bridge Between Two Nations123Photostories‘120 Bahadur’, ‘Uri’, to ‘Shershaah’: Powerful war dramas that bring India’s most courageous battles to lifeNot just blood sugar and cholesterol: Top diabetologist lists 5 biomarkers to predict diseases years before symptoms appear5 rare animals in India that are nature’s best-kept secretsTop doctor shares 4 reasons to prioritize fiber for longevitySonam Kapoor to Janhvi Kapoor: Celeb-inspired contrasting lehenga-choli combinations for the stylish ‘Dulhe Ki Behen’Mahesh Babu proves effortless charm as a timeless superstar commanding hearts on screen and ruling box office successThis Indian rice dish is among the 50 Best Rice Dishes in the worldBollywood actors who turned Hollywood roles into global stardomDipika Kakar gets emotional after visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah with Shoaib Ibrahim and son; says ‘Jab Ruhaan NICU mein tha tab maine mannat maangi thi’Harvard trained Gastroenterologist lists 6 best seeds for different health problems123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDeion SandersAyesha CurryTaylor SwiftGeorge PickensStefon DiggsNHL Trade RumorsCharlie McAvoyIShowSpeedSteveWillDoIt ControversyCandace Owens
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan for its comments on the flag-hoisting event in Ayodhya, saying that instead of delivering hypocritical homilies, Pakistan would do better to turn its gaze inwards and focus on its own abysmal human rights record.Pakistan had earlier expressed deep concern over the event and called it a “deliberate attempt to erode Muslim cultural and religious heritage under the influence of majoritarian Hindutva ideology”.
“We have seen the reported remarks and reject them with the contempt they deserve,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. “As a country with a deeply stained record of bigotry, repression, and systemic mistreatment of its minorities, Pakistan has no moral standing to lecture others,” he added.PM Narendra Modi hoisted the flag on Tuesday saying that the “wounds and pain” of centuries were healing as a 500-year-old resolve was finally being fulfilled with the formal completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.In an official statement, Pakistan had also sought international intervention to safeguard Islamic heritage.
