India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the acquittalof all the 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case, saying it may bedifficult for the neighbouring country, having a “coercive apparatus”, tounderstand the ethos of democracy and rule of law.
Pakistan Foreign Office on September 30 had condemned the acquittal of theaccused in the case and urged the Indian government to ensure safety,security and protection of the minorities, particularly the Muslims andtheir places of worship.
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“India is a mature democracy where the government and citizens abide by theverdicts of the court and show respect for the rule of law,” ExternalAffairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at an online mediabriefing while replying to a question on Pakistan’s reaction to the ruling.
