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India condemns anti-India defacement of embassy in Slovenia
India has condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by what it called ‘anti-India elements’. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said it raised the matter strongly with Slovenian…
The Story in Brief
India has condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by what it called ‘anti-India elements’. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said it raised the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities in New Delhi and Ljubljana, demanding that the perpetrators be held accountable.
Citing the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the MEA stressed that ‘diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected’. It also urged law enforcement agencies in other countries to stay alert against the ‘hateful propaganda and disinformation’ spread by such groups. The Slovenian government has not yet commented on the incident.
The Indian Opinion
This incident, while alarming, must not be used to stoke nationalist outrage without proof of a wider conspiracy. The MEA’s firm but measured response is correct: invoke international law and demand local action. The question now is whether Slovenia will investigate swiftly and transparently, and if the perpetrators are linked to any organised campaign. That outcome will determine if this was a one-off act or a symptom of a larger problem.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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