Pakistan speaks over Ram Mandir, India warns to not interfere in internal matters

New Delhi : India on Thursday rejected Pakistan's condemnation of the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with MEA issuing a warning that Islamabad must not interfere in internal matters and refrain from "communal incitement".

Pakistan's foreign ministry on Wednesday had slammed the move to construction of Ram Temple and described the judgement by India’s Supreme Court (SC) that paved the way for the construction as "flawed".

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said: "The flawed judgement of the Indian Supreme Court paving the way for construction of the temple not only reflected the preponderance of faith over justice but also the growing majoritarianism in today’s India, where minorities, particularly Muslims and their places of worship, are increasingly under attack."

Responding to Pakistan's remark, MEA said, "We have seen the press statement by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on a matter internal to India. It should desist from interfering in India’s affairs and refrain from communal incitement."

He added, "While this is not a surprising stance from a nation that practices cross-border terrorism and denies its own minorities their religious rights, such comments are nevertheless deeply regrettable."

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday took part in the ceremony to lay foundation stone for the temple.