NEW YORK, OCT 10: India on Friday strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations for allegedly spreading “lies and falsehoods” about Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that the Union Territory is an integral and inalienable part of India.
India exercised its Right of Reply during a discussion on decolonisation in the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly. Member of Parliament Mahima Kumari Mewar delivered India’s response to remarks made by Pakistan’s representative.
In a post on X, India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York said Mewar responded to Pakistan’s statement under the agenda item on decolonisation.
Mewar criticised Islamabad for repeatedly raising Jammu and Kashmir at the international forum, accusing it of misrepresenting the situation in the Union Territory.
“It is regrettable that Pakistan continues to abuse the UN platform to peddle lies and falsehoods about the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” she said.
India Raises Human Rights Concerns In Pakistan-Occupied Areas
During her statement, Mewar called on Pakistan to address alleged human rights violations in territories under its control.
She accused Pakistani authorities of repression, brutality and the illegal exploitation of resources, and claimed that people in these areas were protesting against Pakistan’s military occupation.
Mewar further alleged that Pakistani armed forces and their proxies had killed dozens of civilians who were demanding basic rights, freedoms and essential necessities.
Criticising Pakistan’s political and security record, she referred to allegations of military dictatorship, questionable elections, the detention of elected political leaders, religious extremism and state-sponsored terrorism.
Reaffirming India’s position, Mewar said Jammu and Kashmir would always remain an integral and inalienable part of the country.
India Calls For Greater Accountability At The United Nations
Separately, India called for stronger accountability mechanisms for criminal conduct and misconduct involving United Nations officials and experts on mission.
Speaking before the Sixth Committee of the 81st UN General Assembly, Member of Parliament Priya Saroj delivered India’s national statement on the criminal accountability of UN personnel.
Saroj emphasised India’s zero-tolerance approach towards criminal misconduct and highlighted the need for stronger cooperation between the United Nations and its member states.
She said effective accountability requires timely investigations, appropriate legal action and better coordination when allegations of criminal conduct are referred to national authorities.
According to her statement, the UN Office of Legal Affairs referred 93 cases involving 93 UN officials and experts on mission to their countries of nationality for investigation and possible prosecution between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
Saroj urged member states to ensure prompt investigations and prosecution wherever warranted, while keeping the United Nations informed of developments.
Protection Of Victims And Witnesses Emphasised
Saroj also stressed that accountability must be accompanied by due process and respect for the rights of everyone involved. She highlighted the importance of protecting victims and witnesses, alongside preventive measures such as training and awareness programmes.
Referring to India’s legal framework, she cited provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, concerning certain offences committed outside India by Indian nationals, as well as the Extradition Act, 1962.
She reiterated India’s commitment to working with the United Nations and other member states to strengthen accountability, international cooperation and the credibility of the global organisation.
