India today reacted strongly to comments made by some countries on the dress code issue in some educational institutions in Karnataka, saying "motivated comments" on country's internal issues are not welcome.

"A matter regarding dress code in some educational institutions in the State of Karnataka is under judicial examination by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. Our constitutional framework and mechanisms, as well as our democratic ethos and polity, are the context in which issues are considered and resolved," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a statement on Saturday.

"Those who know India well would have a proper appreciation of these realities. Motivated comments on our internal issues are not welcome," he added.

The MEA statement came amid the ongoing hijab row in Karnataka.

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