Geneva: In a heated exchange at the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, India delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan’s allegations concerning human rights in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kshitij Tyagi, representing India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, condemned Pakistan’s statements as “falsehoods handed down by its military-terrorist complex.” He criticized Pakistan for misusing international platforms, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to propagate its anti-India agenda. Tyagi stated, “Pakistan is making a mockery of the OIC by abusing it as its mouthpiece.”
Emphasizing India’s position, Tyagi reaffirmed that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. He highlighted the significant political, social, and economic advancements in these regions, attributing these successes to the government’s commitment to restoring normalcy after years of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Tyagi further criticized Pakistan’s internal issues, pointing to systemic human rights abuses, persecution of minorities, and the erosion of democratic values. He accused Pakistan of harboring UN-sanctioned terrorists and questioned its moral authority to lecture other nations on human rights.
Concluding his remarks, Tyagi urged Pakistan to shift its focus from its “unhealthy obsession with India” to addressing its internal governance challenges and ensuring justice for its own citizens.
This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning the status and governance of Jammu and Kashmir. India Rebukes Pakistan at Geneva UNHRC Session
Geneva: In a heated exchange at the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, India delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan’s allegations concerning human rights in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kshitij Tyagi, representing India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, condemned Pakistan’s statements as “falsehoods handed down by its military-terrorist complex.” He criticized Pakistan for misusing international platforms, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to propagate its anti-India agenda. Tyagi stated, “Pakistan is making a mockery of the OIC by abusing it as its mouthpiece.”
Emphasizing India’s position, Tyagi reaffirmed that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. He highlighted the significant political, social, and economic advancements in these regions, attributing these successes to the government’s commitment to restoring normalcy after years of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Tyagi further criticized Pakistan’s internal issues, pointing to systemic human rights abuses, persecution of minorities, and the erosion of democratic values. He accused Pakistan of harboring UN-sanctioned terrorists and questioned its moral authority to lecture other nations on human rights.
Concluding his remarks, Tyagi urged Pakistan to shift its focus from its “unhealthy obsession with India” to addressing its internal governance challenges and ensuring justice for its own citizens.
This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning the status and governance of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dhanya Reddy S
Alma Media School Student
