The Foreign Office has strongly rejected the remarks made by the Indian Foreign Minister regarding minorities in Pakistan, stating that India is in no position to lecture others on minority rights.
The spokesperson emphasized that India itself has a long history of violating minority rights and systematically promoting hatred and violence against them.
The statement highlighted that state institutions in Pakistan ensure the protection and rights of minorities as a policy. In contrast, actions against minorities in India often occur with government backing.
The Foreign Office pointed out that India has a well-documented record of systematic discrimination, citing the discriminatory citizenship law, the demolition of minority homes, the 2002 Gujarat massacre, and the Babri Masjid demolition as undeniable examples.
Additionally, attacks on mosques, shrines, and other religious sites further expose India’s treatment of its minorities.
The spokesperson stressed that Muslims and other religious groups in India face ongoing persecution and systematic discrimination.
Concluding the statement, the Foreign Office urged India to focus on protecting its own minorities instead of pointing fingers at others. It also called on the Indian government to take concrete measures to safeguard the religious sites and cultural heritage of its minority communities.
