India slams Pakistan at UN for jailing PM, immunity to army chief
India slams Pakistan at UN for jailing PM, immunity to army chief
India censures Pakistan at the UN Security Council, rejecting Kashmir claims and highlighting Imran Khan's imprisonment and the army chief's immunity as signs of Islamabad's divisive approach.
In a pointed address at the UN Security Council during an open debate on Leadership for Peace, India delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan's agenda, accusing Islamabad of pursuing a divisive path against India and its people. The Indian representative described Pakistan’s actions as an obsession with harming India, noting moves that include jailing a former prime minister and granting lifetime immunity to the army chief. The message was clear: India will counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism with full resolve and insist on pragmatic engagement with the Taliban.
India rejected Pakistan’s view that the Jammu and Kashmir issue should be settled strictly under the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions, and the will of the Kashmiri people. The Indian delegation asserted that Pakistan has a “unique way of respecting the will of its people” by political repression at home, arguing that such actions undermine regional stability and international norms.
The discussion also touched on broader regional issues, with India stressing that counterterrorism and peace-building in the region require responsible behavior from all parties. While Pakistan raised topics like the Indus Waters Treaty and Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi emphasized that accountability and democratic norms are essential for any lasting peace. The session underscored the ongoing tensions between the two nations and highlighted the difficulty of aligning on security and governance within a multilateral framework.
