India strongly objected to Pakistan’s references to Jammu and Kashmir during a session of the United Nations General Assembly on June 6, with New Delhi asserting that the issue remains an internal matter and rejecting what it described as attempts to internationalise the subject.

Responding to remarks made by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said Pakistan had misused the UN platform to raise an issue that India considers settled and non-negotiable.

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims

Addressing the General Assembly, Harish described Pakistan’s comments on Jammu and Kashmir as “unwarranted” and maintained that repeated references to the region would not alter the reality on the ground.

He reiterated India’s long-standing position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of the country. According to Harish, attempts to portray the issue differently are inconsistent with historical facts and fail to change India’s sovereignty over the region.

The Indian envoy also criticised Pakistan for repeatedly bringing the matter before international forums. He argued that such actions divert attention from the broader agenda of the United Nations and do little to contribute to constructive international dialogue.

Concerns Over Use of International Platforms

Harish further stated that Pakistan’s efforts to involve the UN Security Council in the matter amount to an inappropriate use of the institution’s mechanisms. He said international bodies should focus on promoting peace, development and cooperation rather than being used to advance narrow political objectives.

The remarks came during broader discussions on regional stability and international cooperation, with India emphasizing the need for responsible engagement among member states.

Push for UN Security Council Reforms

Apart from addressing Pakistan’s statements, India also renewed its call for comprehensive reforms of the UN Security Council. Harish argued that the Council’s existing structure reflects geopolitical realities of the post-World War II era and is no longer representative of the contemporary global order.

He noted that while the Council was expanded in the 1960s, decision-making authority continues to remain concentrated among its five permanent members. India has consistently advocated reforms that would make the body more representative, effective and accountable.

The proposal is supported by the G4 group, India, Brazil, Germany and Japan—which has called for expanding the Security Council’s membership to include additional permanent and non-permanent seats.

India maintains that meaningful reform is essential to ensure the UN remains capable of addressing modern global challenges and reflects the realities of the 21st century.

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