Geneva, February 27: India strongly criticized Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for bringing up the Jammu and Kashmir issue, describing Pakistan as a "failed state" that survives on "international aid" and perpetuates "falsehoods" through its "military-terrorist nexus."
During the 58th regular session of the UNHRC in Geneva, India exercised its 'Right of Reply' to respond to Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir. Kshitij Tyagi, Advisor to India's Permanent Mission at the United Nations in Geneva, addressed the council, stating, "India is exercising its Right of Reply in response to the baseless and malicious references made by Pakistan. It is regrettable but not surprising that Pakistan’s so-called leaders and representatives dutifully propagate the lies manufactured by their military-terrorist nexus.”
Tyagi emphasized, “It is unfortunate that a failed state, which thrives on instability and is dependent on international aid, is wasting the council's time. Pakistan’s rhetoric reeks of hypocrisy; its actions embody inhumanity, and its governance reflects incompetence."
He reiterated that "the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have always been and will remain an integral part of India." Highlighting the progress made in the region, Tyagi stated, "The unprecedented political, social, and economic development in Jammu & Kashmir over the past few years speaks for itself."
India urged Pakistan to focus on addressing the hardships faced by its own citizens instead of interfering in India’s internal matters.
Tyagi also targeted Pakistan for misusing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a tool to further its propaganda. He stated, "Pakistan is making a mockery of the OIC by using it as its mouthpiece. While we do not wish to dignify such disinformation with a response, for the record, we are compelled to set a few facts straight."
The exchange at the UNHRC underscores the ongoing diplomatic friction between India and Pakistan, particularly regarding the Jammu and Kashmir issue. India's firm response highlighted its stance against what it described as Pakistan's "propaganda" and reaffirmed the sovereignty and development strides in the region.
