New Delhi: India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of spreading false claims about Jammu and Kashmir and misusing the international forum to advance its political agenda. New Delhi reiterated that the Union Territory remains an integral and inalienable part of India.
The response was delivered by Member of Parliament Mahima Kumari during a Right of Reply at the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, which deals with special political and decolonisation issues. Her statement came after Pakistan’s representative raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during a discussion on decolonisation.
India expressed concern over what it described as Pakistan’s continued attempts to use the UN platform to spread misinformation about the region. New Delhi maintained that such statements misrepresent the situation and reiterated its longstanding position on Jammu and Kashmir.
Mahima Kumari also criticised Pakistan over its domestic political record, raising concerns about military influence, disputed elections, the detention of popular political leaders and religious extremism. She further accused Pakistani forces and their affiliated groups of targeting civilians who had recently protested for basic rights, freedoms and essential necessities.
India argued that Pakistan should address these concerns within its own borders rather than use international platforms to lecture other countries on political and humanitarian issues.
Reaffirming New Delhi’s position, Mahima Kumari stated that Jammu and Kashmir would always remain an integral and inalienable part of India.
India Raises Terrorism Concerns in Separate UN Session
The latest diplomatic exchange follows another confrontation between India and Pakistan at the UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee, which discusses legal issues, including international efforts to eliminate terrorism.
During that session, India accused Pakistan of attempting to portray itself as a victim of terrorism while avoiding scrutiny over allegations of support for militant organisations operating from its territory.
India’s First Secretary at the UN, Raghoo Puri, questioned Pakistan’s announcement of an increased reward for information leading to the arrest of Jaish e Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. He argued that such announcements did not resolve concerns about the group’s alleged connections to Pakistan.
India also raised broader questions about the financing, training, sheltering and facilitation of terrorist groups by state actors.
The exchanges underline continuing tensions between the two countries at international forums, with India maintaining that cross border terrorism and the status of Jammu and Kashmir remain central issues in its engagement with Pakistan.
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