UN Diplomatic Clash
India Rejects Pakistan Remarks at UN and Criticizes Civilian Government Dependency
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Mangalanandan said Pakistan’s erstwhile ruling party had not been allowed to contest elections, adding to her criticism of the country’s political system.
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India’s representative alleged that the crackdown in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir followed protests demanding “bread, electricity and human dignity,” and referred to the killing of hundreds of civilians in Rawalakot and other cities.
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Mangalanandan alleged that Pakistan had sponsored, incited, abetted and financed cross-border terrorism in India for more than three decades.
India fired back at Pakistan during a UN General Assembly committee meeting, rejecting Islamabad's comments on Jammu and Kashmir and accusing Pakistani civilian governments of being puppets of the military. ABP Live reported that Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan said Pakistan's civilian governments "serve at the mercy" of the Army and rarely finish their terms in office.
Mangalanandan also alleged that Pakistan has used cross-border terrorism for over 30 years to distract from its own domestic problems. The Daily Jagran noted that India called Pakistan's move a "desperate attempt" to shift attention away from internal unrest, including protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir demanding "bread, electricity and human dignity."
Pakistan's Military Controls Political System
India's UN representative emphasized that Pakistan's ruling parties rarely complete their full terms. Moneycontrol reported that Mangalanandan singled out one former ruling party, saying it wasn't even allowed to contest elections. She painted a picture of a country where generals, not elected officials, hold real power.
Terrorism Used to Hide Domestic Crisis
India alleged that Pakistan has "sponsored, incited, abetted and financed" cross-border terrorism in India for more than 30 years. The News Now reported that Mangalanandan claimed Pakistan uses these attacks to distract citizens from serious problems at home, including hunger, power shortages, and human rights violations.
Unrest Spreading in Pakistan-Administered Territory
India's representative cited violent crackdowns in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir following protests. Telegraph India reported that Mangalanandan referenced killings of hundreds of civilians in cities like Rawalakot. She suggested these were responses to people demanding basic needs like food and electricity, not separatism.
India Restates Kashmir as Non-Negotiable
New Delhi reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India and rejected any Pakistani claims. India's position remained firm: the only outstanding issue is Pakistan's withdrawal from territory it currently occupies. The exchange underscores the deep mistrust between the two nuclear-armed nations over the disputed region.
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