Pakistan has expressed serious concern over the recent flag hoisting at the “Ram Temple” in Ayodhya, built on the site of the historic Babri Mosque, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.
The Babri Mosque, a centuries-old Islamic site, was demolished on December 6, 1992, by extremist mobs driven by majoritarian ideologies. Judicial proceedings in India later acquitted those responsible and allowed the construction of the temple on the mosque’s site, highlighting the discriminatory treatment of religious minorities in the country.
According to Indian media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently hoisted a saffron flag atop the temple in a ceremonial event marking its completion.
Concerns Over Minority Rights and Heritage
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the event reflects a broader pattern of oppression against religious minorities in India. He warned that numerous historic mosques face the threat of demolition or desecration, while Indian Muslims continue to face social, economic, and political marginalization under the influence of Hindutva ideology.
Call for International Intervention
Pakistan urged the global community, including the United Nations, to recognize and respond to the growing Islamophobia, hate speech, and attacks on minorities in India. Andrabi emphasized the importance of protecting Islamic heritage and ensuring the cultural and religious rights of all minorities are safeguarded.
He further called on the Indian government to fulfill its responsibilities under international human rights law, ensuring the security of religious communities and protecting their places of worship.
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