India Rebukes Pakistan in United Nations: A Diplomatic Counterattack

Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose robustly defended India's position on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, condemning Pakistan's unfounded allegations. By highlighting democratic values and addressing human rights issues in Pakistan-occupied territories, Punnoose underscored India's commitment to pluralism and criticized Pakistan's record on terrorism and democracy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 15-10-2024 13:15 IST | Created: 15-10-2024 13:15 IST
India Rebukes Pakistan in United Nations: A Diplomatic Counterattack
Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose (Photo/@IndiaUNNewYork). Image Credit: ANI
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Addressing the United Nations, Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose fiercely defended India's sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistan's allegations. Dismissing the claims as baseless, Punnoose highlighted India's commitment to democracy and urged Pakistan to cease human rights violations in territories it occupies.

Punnoose criticized Pakistan's attempts to discredit India's democracy, citing Pakistan's own issues with sham elections and political repression. Highlighting recent elections in Jammu and Kashmir, he noted millions exercised their democratic rights, a concept he suggested was foreign to Pakistan.

The Counsellor condemned Pakistan's history of supporting terrorism, recounting attacks on Indian soil. By contrasting India's pluralistic democracy with Pakistan's challenges of terrorism and persecution, Punnoose called for Pakistan to focus on internal reforms rather than meddling in India's affairs.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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