India on Wednesday dismissed Pakistan’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the Ram temple ceremony in Ayodhya. The Ministry of External Affairs called the remarks baseless and said Pakistan has no moral standing to comment on India’s internal affairs.

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• India called Pakistan’s comments “baseless, provocative” and unacceptable.
• MEA said Pakistan lacks moral standing due to its record on minorities.
• India urged Pakistan to focus on its own human rights situation.
• Pakistan had criticised PM Modi’s Dhwajarohan event in Ayodhya.
• Ceremony marked completion of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple construction.
• PM hoisted a saffron flag on the temple’s shikhar during the event.
• Flag featured Sun symbol, ‘Om’, and Kovidara tree; ten feet by twenty feet.
• Event held on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami, also Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom day.
• Temple shikhar built in Nagara style; Parkota features South Indian architecture.
• Complex includes 87 Ramayana carvings and 79 bronze cultural depictions.