At the United Nations, India has issued a stern demand for Pakistan to end what it described as “grave” human rights abuses and suppression in the territories of Kashmir under illegal Pakistani occupation. India detailed how Pakistani forces and their proxies have allegedly killed many civilians who were peacefully demanding their fundamental rights and freedoms.
During a General Assembly session, India’s delegate accused Pakistan of “military occupation, repression, brutality and illegal exploitation of resources” in these regions, noting an “open revolt” by the local population against Islamabad’s rule. This sharp rebuke aimed to expose what India termed Pakistan’s “hypocrisy” in raising human rights issues.
“Pakistan’s double speak and hypocrisy does not deserve the time and attention of this august forum,” the representative stated, dismissing Pakistan’s recurring allegations against India as fabrications. India highlighted the electoral participation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir as clear evidence of democratic engagement and socio-economic advancement in the region, rejecting any attempts to undermine these choices.
Furthermore, India clarified the historical context of UN Security Council Resolution 47, stating it required Pakistan’s withdrawal from all of Kashmir, not a plebiscite, and that Pakistan’s continued occupation violates this demand. The Indian official underscored that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are “integral and inalienable parts of India.” India’s dedication to human rights, rooted in its independence movement and enshrined in its constitution, is continuously reinforced by its robust legal and institutional frameworks.