India has sharply criticised Pakistan during the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, branding it a “failed state” that “thrives on instability and survives on international handouts.” This rebuke came in response to Pakistan’s persistent references to the Jammu and Kashmir issue.
Kshitij Tyagi, representing India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, accused Pakistan of disseminating falsehoods orchestrated by its military establishment. He stated, “It is regrettable to see Pakistan’s leaders and delegates continuing to spread falsehoods handed down by its military-terrorist complex.” Tyagi further condemned Pakistan’s misuse of international platforms, asserting that it “is making a mockery of the OIC by abusing it as its mouthpiece.”
The Indian diplomat highlighted the irony of Pakistan’s focus on Jammu and Kashmir, urging Islamabad to address its internal challenges instead. “It is unfortunate that this Council’s time continues to be wasted by a failed state which thrives on instability and survives on international handouts,” Tyagi remarked.
Pakistan’s Law Minister, Azam Nazeer Tarar, had earlier raised allegations of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir during the UNHRC session. In response, Tyagi reaffirmed India’s position, stating that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and that Pakistan should “get over its obsession and fix its own failures.”
This exchange underscores the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning the Kashmir region. India’s strong response at the UNHRC reflects its stance against what it perceives as Pakistan’s attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue while neglecting its domestic issues.
The UNHRC platform has frequently been a battleground for India and Pakistan to voice their disagreements. India’s latest remarks aim to shift the focus towards Pakistan’s internal problems, suggesting that Islamabad’s preoccupation with Kashmir serves as a distraction from its governance and economic challenges.
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