Eldos Mathew Punnoose, the Indian Chargé d'Affaires at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), speaks at a discussion on conflict-related sexual violence at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. (Credit: Permanent Mission of India to the UN)
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India Slams Pakistan at UN for 'Divisive Agenda' on J&K, Dismisses Baseless Claims

  • India strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN General Assembly for misusing the platform to push a "divisive agenda" regarding Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Eldos Mathew Punnoose, Counsellor at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, accused Pakistan of spreading baseless allegations and a narrative detached from reality.
  • Punnoose highlighted Pakistan’s repeated attempts to politicise multilateral forums and reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an inseparable part of India.
  • India cautioned against distorting the principle of self-determination to legitimise separatist movements, urging Pakistan to refrain from unfounded allegations.
  • India also raised concerns about the UN's limited effectiveness in addressing global conflicts and the challenges faced by the Global South.

Why It Matters: India strongly condemned Pakistan's misuse of UN platforms to push a divisive agenda on J&K, reaffirming its integral status.

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