This is an unstarred question (No. 2107) in Lok Sabha regarding comments by foreign leaders on India's internal situation, answered on December 12, 2025. Shri Tariq Anwar asks the Minister of External Affairs if the Government has noted international media reports and foreign leader comments on India’s internal situation, particularly regarding social harmony, and if so, for details. He also asks if the Government has established contact with concerned countries or institutions regarding these comments, and the extent to which India's position has been conveyed, and what diplomatic measures have been taken to counter baseless reporting that damages India's image. The Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs (Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh) states that the Government has taken note of international media reports and closely monitors them, countering any baseless claims. A few foreign leaders have recently commented on India's internal issues, which have been strongly taken up with the concerned governments. The Government has also issued clarifications to counter inaccurate representations when necessary.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of External Affairs: Indian government ministry responsible for foreign relations.
India's internal situation: The focus of concerns and comments by foreign leaders and media reports.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2107
ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2025
COMMENTS BY FOREIGN LEADERS ON INDIA'S INTERNAL SITUATION
†2107. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :
(a) whether the Government has taken note of recent international
media reports and comments by foreign leaders on India's internal
situation particularly on social harmony, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has established any formal or informal
contact with the concerned countries or institutions regarding these
comments or reports if so, extent to which India's position on these
matters has been conveyed to them; and
(c) the concrete diplomatic and informative measures adopted by the
Government to counter baseless and exaggerated reporting that
damages India's image in presenting the "true picture of India" on
global platforms?
1ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a to c) Government has taken note of international media reports on
various aspects of India, including on the internal situation in the
country. It closely monitors such reports and, as required, counters
any baseless claims and assertions made about India. In the recent
past, a few foreign leaders have commented on certain internal issues
of India. These statements have been strongly taken up with the
concerned governments. In addition, the Government has also issued
clarifications to counter inaccurate representations as and when
necessary.
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