India firmly rebuked Pakistan at the United Nations on Friday, accusing Islamabad of exploiting the international forum to propagate “lies and falsehoods” concerning the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Exercising its Right of Reply during a Fourth Committee discussion on decolonisation at the UN General Assembly, India asserted that the region is an “integral and inalienable” part of the nation.
Member of Parliament Mahima Kumari Mewar, speaking on behalf of the Indian delegation, criticised Pakistan for its history of military rule, the suppression of elected leaders, and the alleged state sponsorship of terrorism. Mewar urged Pakistan to cease “preaching homilies” and instead focus on addressing severe human rights violations occurring in territories under its illegal occupation. She claimed that civilians in these areas face ongoing repression and exploitation at the hands of military forces and their proxies.
This intervention is part of a broader diplomatic push by India during recent United Nations sessions to highlight global accountability, human rights, and development. Separately, counsellor Kshitij Tyagi addressed the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, stating that Pakistan had armed and trained the terrorists responsible for their exile. Tyagi suggested that Islamabad would better serve its own citizens by prioritising economic development rather than pursuing territorial claims or exporting extremism.
The delegation, which includes 15 members of parliament currently visiting the United States for a familiarisation programme, has participated in multiple engagements at the world body. In addition to the discourse on Jammu and Kashmir, India’s recent interventions at various UN committees have focused on global governance reforms, the democratisation of artificial intelligence for the Global South, and the urgent need for developed nations to honour climate finance commitments. The Indian representatives maintained that there must be no selectivity in protecting human dignity and reiterated the country's dedication to supporting technical cooperation and development globally.
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