New Delhi: India strongly criticized Pakistan for what it described as mischievous provocation and political propaganda after Islamabad brought up the Kashmir issue at a recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, called out Pakistans statements as a continuation of its tactic of spreading misinformation and disinformation during the UNSCs Open Debate on Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment.Ambassador Harishs right of replyIn a Right of Reply, Harish condemned Pakistans stance as completely misplaced, stating, “Its completely misplaced to indulge in such political propaganda at this important annual debate.” He further pointed out the plight of women in Pakistan, especially those from minority communities, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians. Harish stated that nearly a thousand women from these communities reportedly suffer “abduction, forced religious conversions, and forced marriages” annually, citing Pakistans own Human Rights Commission as a source.#WATCH | #India slammed #Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue at a United Nations Security Council (#UNSC) debate, calling it despicable and a mischievous provocation based on its tested tactic of spreading misinformation.During the UNSC debate on Women Building Peace in… pic.twitter.com/zPhHjNvdSQ— The Bharat Current™ (@thbharatcurrent) October 26, 2024Sharifs UNGA remarks on KashmirThis incident follows Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs address at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), where he urged India to revoke the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharif compared Kashmiris struggle with that of Palestinians, asserting a longstanding desire for self-determination.In response to Sharifs UNGA comments, First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan from Indias Permanent Mission to the UN called Pakistans remarks a travesty. She said, “A country run by the military, with a global reputation for terrorism, narcotics trade, and transnational crime has had the audacity to attack the worlds largest democracy.” Mangalanandan further described Pakistans statements on violence and democracy as hypocrisy at its worst.
