India on Monday strongly condemned the disruption of a Hindu Rath Yatra procession in Toronto over the weekend, calling it a “despicable” and “regrettable” act that violates the spirit of the festival. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have seen reports regarding disruption created by mischievous elements during the Rath Yatra procession in Toronto. Such despicable acts are regrettable and are against the spirit of the festival, which seeks to promote unity, inclusivity, and social harmony.”
