India condemned the disruption during the Rath Yatra in Toronto, calling it a despicable act. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the matter was raised with Canadian authorities and urged them to act against those responsible and protect religious rights.
"We have seen some comments made by a high state authority about India's relations with friendly countries from the Global South. These remarks are irresponsible and regrettable and do not behove the state authority," said Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Externa
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government does not comment on religious beliefs or practices, in response to the Dalai Lama's statement on his institution's continuation. It added that India has always upheld religious freedom and will continue to do so.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted holy water of Sangam and Saryu River from Mahakumbh and a replica of Ram Mandir to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Thursday (local time).
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's close ties with Trinidad and Tobago, noting that 45 per cent of their population are of Indian origin.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistani Army's claims, where the latter blamed India for the attack that took place in Waziristan.
While addressing a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal emphasised that it is the responsibility of Bangladesh's interim government to protect Hindus, their properties and religious institutions.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified India's position on importing crude oil from Iran on Wednesday, stating that energy purchases are based on "market factors and the prevailing global situation."
Speaking at a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We maintain a constant watch on the developments in our neighbourhood that have a bearing on our interests and our security, our relations with individual countries, while they stand on their own footing, take into account