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MEADays after Catalonia’s unilateral declaration of independence, India has said, the issues of identity and culture are best addressed within the constitutional framework and with respect for national integrity.

In response to a question, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, New Delhi has noted the negative global reaction on the issue. He said, neither Europe nor the world would benefit from instability.

Catalonia’s regional Parliament proclaimed independence from Spain in a secret ballot on Friday.

The Spanish government dissolved the legislature, fired the government and the regional Police Chief, and called a new election on 21st December.