India Concern Over Demolition of Hindu Deity Statue in Disputed Thailand-Cambodia Border Area

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed concern over the demolition of a Hindu deity statue in a disputed border area between Thailand and Cambodia.

In a statement, Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports on the demolition of a statue of a Hindu religious deity, built in recent times, and located in an area affected by the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border dispute.”

“Hindu and Buddhist deities are deeply revered and worshipped by people across the region, as part of our shared civilizational heritage,” Jaiswal added.

The MEA urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve the issue through dialogue and diplomacy, saying, “We once again urge the two sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy, to resume peace and avoid any further loss of lives, and damage to property and heritage.”

The disputed area has been a point of contention between Thailand and Cambodia, with both countries claiming sovereignty over the region. The demolition of the statue has sparked concerns about the escalation of tensions between the two countries.