India on Wednesday (December 24, 2025) voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

New Delhi said such “disrespectful” acts hurt sentiments of followers around the world, even as it urged both Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and diplomacy.We have seen reports on the demolition of a statue of a Hindu religious deity, built in recent times, and located in an area affected by the ongoing Thai-Cambodia border dispute,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

“We once again urge the two sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy, to resume peace and avoid any further loss of lives, and damage to property and heritage,” Mr. Jaiswal added.

The border clashes between the two Southeast Asian countries erupted in July.

Both countries agreed on a ceasefire in July that was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The fight broke out again this month.