Pak didn't let Jadhav's mom speak to him in Marathi'

Pak didn't let Jadhav's mom speak to him in Marathi'

The cultural and religious sensibilities of family members were disregarded. This included removal of mangalsutra, bangles and bindis as well as change in attire that was not warranted by security," the spokesperson said, adding, Jadhav's mother was prevented from speaking to him in their mother tongue Marathi despite it being the language she was comfortable in. "She was repeatedly interrupted while doing so and eventually prevented from proceeding further in this regard," the government said.India's deputy high commissioner J P Singh, who, as per the clear understanding between the two sides, was to be allowed in the meeting, was initially separated from the family members. "The meeting started without his presence and he could join only after pressing the matter with officials concerned. Even then he was kept behind an additional partition that did not allow him access to the meeting as agreed," the spokesperson said.