Pakistan is upset over the hoisting of the flag at the Ram Temple and appeals to the UN for protection of Muslims.

News Topical, Digital Desk : On November 25th, the flag was hoisted at the top of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. While the flag hoisting ceremony has brought joy to Ram devotees, Pakistan has taken offense. It has sharply criticized India for the flag hoisting ceremony, calling it a worrying sign for the rights of minorities in the country.

In fact, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has issued a press release, stating that the Ram Temple was built on the site of the demolished Babri Masjid and expressed "deep concern" over the growing intolerance and "marginalisation" of Muslims in India.

It should be noted that on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the sacred flag atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern over this. Pakistan stated that the flag was hoisted atop the so-called 'Ram Temple' built on the site of the historic Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. It also alleged that the centuries-old site of worship, the Babri Masjid, was demolished on December 6, 1992, by an extremist mob inspired by fascist ideologies.

Allegations of discrimination against minorities

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry's statement criticized the judicial and political processes that followed the Babri Masjid demolition in India. Pakistan claimed that those responsible for the mosque's demolition were later "acquitted" and that legal decisions paved the way for the temple's construction. It also accused the Indian state of discrimination against minorities.

deliberate attempt

Furthermore, Pakistan linked the flag-hoisting ceremony to broader issues, alleging that India continues to threaten the social, economic, and political marginalization of its Muslim community. Pakistan alleged that the event in Ayodhya was a "deliberate attempt to destroy Muslim cultural and religious heritage under the influence of majoritarian Hindutva ideology."

Historic mosques under threat

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry alleged that many other historic mosques across India are now facing similar threats of demolition or alteration. Many historic mosques are now facing similar threats of desecration or demolition.

Pakistan has also appealed to global institutions, including the United Nations and international human rights organizations, to address the growing Islamophobia and hate speech in India. It has called for international intervention to protect Muslim heritage sites and ensure the protection of minority rights under global treaties and conventions.

Requested the Indian government

Alarmed by the flag hoisting at the Ram Temple, Pakistan urged the Indian government to discharge its responsibilities by ensuring the safety of all religious communities, including Muslims, and protecting their places of worship in accordance with international human rights obligations.

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