In one of the recent statements, the United States Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel while responding to the question about Tesla CEO Elon Musks question on Indias lack of a permanent seat at the UNSC, said that the United States has offered support for reforms to United Nations institutions, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).#WATCH | When asked about Tesla CEO Elon Musks statement regarding India not having a permanent seat at UNSC, When asked about Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson, US Department of State says, The President has spoken about this...we certainly support reforms to the UN… pic.twitter.com/UrMzqaSso6— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024Heres what exactly happened:This whole episode has come after the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk in January, publicly supported Indias bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling the current situation absurd. The US responded positively to these remarks.In a post on X, Musk said, At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. The problem is that those with excess power dont want to give it up. India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd. Africa collectively should also have a permanent seat in.The comment on his social media handle, clearly showed that he argued Indias growing importance on the world stage merits a permanent UNSC seat. He also criticized the reluctance of some existing permanent members to share power.After this, the US Department of State expressed support for reforms within the UN, including the UN Security Council. This aligns with Indias long-standing desire for a permanent seat.The reaction from a US official to Elon Musks remarks advocating for a permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat for India would likely depend on various factors such as the officials role, the current diplomatic stance of the US towards India and the UNSC, and broader geopolitical considerations.However, its important to note that UNSC reform is a complex issue, and theres no guarantee that India will be successful. However, both Elon Musks comments and the US response have generated some positive momentum for Indias case.
