Russia has expressed sadness over the Bhagwad Gita controversy. In a statement, Russian Ambassador in India Alexander M Kadakin said it was strange that such incidents were unfolding in the beautiful university in Siberia while Tomsk is famous for its secularism and religious tolerance.

Meanwhile, a Russian court suspended its verdict till December 28 on the demand for banning the Bhagavad Gita.

External Affairs Minister Mr. S.M. Krishna will make a statement in Parliament today on the issue.