New Delhi: At the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Anupama Singh, Indias first secretary, stood resolute against Pakistans allegations concerning Jammu and Kashmir. In a powerful exercise of Indias Right to Reply, Anupama Singh firmly asserted that a nation with a dismal human rights record, such as Pakistan, has no authority to interfere in the internal matters of other countries.Countering Pakistans claimsAnupama Singhs response underscored Indias unwavering stance on the issue, emphasizing that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. She categorically dismissed Pakistans assertions as baseless and reiterated Indias sovereign right to enact measures aimed at fostering socio-economic progress and good governance within its territories.Anupama Singh stated, Pakistan has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are internal to India, highlighting the imperative for Pakistan to refrain from making unfounded allegations on international platforms.Anupama Singhs educational backgroundAnupama Singh holds a degree in Administration from the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (2014). She pursued the CFA program (2008-2011) focusing on Corporate Finance, Valuation, and Portfolio Management. Additionally, she earned an MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, and holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology.Anupama Singhs professional experienceWith over 9 years in the Indian Foreign Service, Anupama Singh has also garnered valuable experience during her tenure at KPMG, where she served as a Consultant and later as a Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2014.Anupama Singhs interestsAnupama Singhs diverse interests span Economics, Science and Technology, as well as Art, Culture, and Literature, as evidenced by her profile.Indias stance on terrorismIn her address at the UNHRC, Anupama Singh reiterated Indias stance on global terrorism, accusing Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism internationally. She emphasized that India cannot afford to engage with a country embroiled in terrorism, economic challenges, and widespread dissatisfaction with its government. Anupama Singhs bold and articulate defense of Indias position at the UNHRC underscores Indias commitment to upholding its sovereignty and defending its territorial integrity against unwarranted external interference.
