New Delhi: India delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorism and describing the country as a “Frankenstein state” that is now facing the consequences of policies it helped create.
Speaking during an interactive dialogue on the UN High Commissioner’s annual report, Indian diplomat Anupama Singh responded to remarks made by Pakistan’s representative on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. Reaffirming India’s position, she stated that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral and inseparable part of India and asserted that the only unresolved issue is Pakistan’s continued occupation of Indian territories.
The Indian representative also criticised what she described as Pakistan’s attempts to spread misinformation regarding the region. Referring to recent unrest in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, she highlighted allegations of repression and the use of force against civilians during protests and demonstrations.
Singh argued that long standing political and administrative policies in the region had contributed to growing public dissatisfaction. She pointed to reported clashes and civilian casualties in Rawalakot, saying the developments reflected deeper issues related to governance and civil rights.
In one of the strongest remarks during her address, Singh accused Pakistan of maintaining links with terrorist groups and questioned Islamabad’s claims of being a victim of terrorism. She stated that Pakistan’s own policies had contributed to the challenges it now faces, drawing attention to what India describes as state support for terrorism.
The Indian diplomat also addressed the future of the Indus Waters Treaty, which India suspended following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. She argued that the agreement, signed in 1960, no longer reflects present day realities and should not be viewed as an arrangement immune to changing geopolitical and security circumstances.
According to Singh, cooperation agreements are built on trust and goodwill, and cannot remain unaffected when one side is accused of supporting cross border terrorism. Her remarks underscored India’s broader position that security concerns and evolving regional dynamics must be taken into account when assessing long standing bilateral arrangements.
The exchange once again highlighted the deep divisions between India and Pakistan on issues ranging from Kashmir and terrorism to regional cooperation and water sharing agreements.
