India Supports Palestine's UN Membership Bid

India Votes in Favor of Palestine's Full Membership in the UN

United Nations : India has thrown its support behind Palestine's bid for full membership in the United Nations by voting in favor of a draft resolution at the UN General Assembly. The resolution, presented during a special session chaired by the United Arab Emirates, President of the General Assembly for May, garnered 143 votes in favor, including India's, while 9 member states voted against and 25 abstained.

The resolution underscores Palestine's eligibility for UN membership as outlined in Article 4 of the UN Charter, advocating for its immediate admission as a full member state. The overwhelming support for the resolution signals a significant step in Palestine's pursuit of international recognition and statehood.