Pakistan has expressed strong concern over what it describes as accelerating Islamophobia in india, intimidation of religious minorities, and the systematic erosion of Muslim heritage in India, following the flag-hoisting ceremony at the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya—constructed on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that the act of raising a saffron flag atop the temple, led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlights an ongoing pattern in which Hindu nationalist policies overshadow the rights and heritage of religious minorities. The statement noted that the Babri Mosque—an over 400-year-old place of worship—was demolished in 1992 by extremist mobs, and subsequent legal rulings that allowed the temple’s construction reflect a discriminatory environment.
FO Raises Alarm Over Heritage Destruction
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi warned that the Ayodhya incident is part of a broader effort to erase Muslim cultural landmarks across India. He said multiple historic mosques now face similar risks of desecration or demolition under the influence of Hindutva-driven majoritarian politics.
Pakistan Calls for Global Intervention
The spokesperson urged the international community to take notice of what he called rising hate speech, religiously motivated violence, and deepening marginalisation of Indian Muslims. He called on the United Nations and other global institutions to help safeguard Islamic heritage and ensure the protection of minority rights.
Appeal to Indian Government
Pakistan further urged New Delhi to meet its international human rights obligations by ensuring the protection of all religious communities and preserving their places of worship.
