India on Friday downplayed the issue of a mural in the new Parliament building that has triggered some concerns in Nepal and Pakistan.
At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi described the mural as an artwork that depicted the spread of the prehistoric Ashokan empire.
"The mural in question depicts the spread of the Ashoka empire and the idea of responsible and people-oriented governance that he (Ashoka) adopted and propagated," Mr. Bagchi said, replying to a question on the issue.
