‘Akhand Bharat’ Mural Not A Political Issue, Says Indian EFM Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has clarified about the map of "Akhand Bharat' kept on display in the new parliament building.

Speaking to media persons during a press conference on Thursday to address the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led India government's nine-year tenure, EAM Jaishankar said the issue should not be developed into a political issue.

"It depicts the Ashokan Empire's spread and the idea of responsible and people-oriented governance that he adopted," he explained. "It should not turn into a political issue, and our friendly neighbors will understand." "It's not that big of a deal."

"As far as I have been informed, they have understood the concept," he further added.