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India and Pakistan Exchange Heated Accusations at UN Over Kashmir

India warns of 'inevitable consequences' for Pakistan's cross-border terrorism as Pakistan demands reversal of Article 370 and dialogue on Kashmir.

  • Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and First Secretary Bhavika Mangalanandan criticized Pakistan's support for terrorism and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.
  • Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for India to reverse its 2019 abrogation of Article 370 and engage in dialogue for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict.
  • India accused Pakistan of hypocrisy, citing its history of terrorism, narcotics trade, and transnational crime, and referenced past terrorist attacks linked to Pakistan.
  • Jaishankar emphasized that Pakistan's actions have led to its current economic and social issues, describing the situation as 'karma' for its policies of radicalization and terrorism.
  • Both nations used their Right of Reply at the UNGA, with India dismissing Pakistan's claims as baseless and misleading, and Pakistan reiterating its call for a referendum in Jammu and Kashmir.
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