‘Abysmal record speaks for itself’
Srinagar, Dec 29: Reacting sharply to Pakistan’s remarks on minorities, India on Monday rejected the claims, saying its (Pakistan’s) horrific and systemic victimisation of minorities of various faiths is a well-established fact.
According to a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), in response to media queries regarding remarks by Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson, India’s External Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said; “we reject the reported remarks from a country whose abysmal record on this front speaks for itself”.
He said that Pakistan’s horrific and systemic victimisation of minorities of various faiths is a well-established fact. “No amount of finger pointing will obfuscate it,” Jaiswal said.
Earlier, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson had termed the “persecution of minorities in India” as a matter of deep concern.
“Recent condemnable incidents of vandalism during Christmas, as well as state-sponsored campaigns targeting Muslims – including the demolition of their homes and repeated lynchings – have deepened fear and alienation among Muslims,” it said.
It said the international community should take note of these developments and take appropriate steps to help protect the fundamental rights of vulnerable communities in India. (KNO)
