India yesterday condemned the violence in Myanmar and called for the release of political prisoners. Briefing media, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi said, New Delhi believes that the rule of law should prevail and it stands for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar. He said, India supports any attempts of
resolving the current situation including through the efforts of ASEAN.
Mr. Bagchi added that New Delhi remains engaged on this issue with its international interlocutors and at the UN Security Council in an effort to play a balanced and constructive role.