NEW DELHI, 20 September 2021, (TON): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has questioned the "acceptability" of the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, saying it is not "inclusive".

Addressing virtually the outreach session of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit on Afghanistan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, last night, Modi, without naming the Taliban, said "the transition of power in Afghanistan is not inclusive and it has happened without negotiation."

He also urged the international community not to rush into recognising the "new system" in that country, reports our New Delhi correspondent.

He added "this raises questions about the acceptability of the new system.”

For the first time since the capture of power by the Taliban, Modi mentioned four parameters on which a collective decision by the global community on recognition of the Taliban should be based on.

The representation of all sections of Afghan society, including women and minorities, is important, the Indian PM said.

He said "and therefore, it is necessary that the decision on recognition of such a new system is taken by the global community collectively and after due thought.”