Overview

• India responded to Pakistan's allegations at the UN Human Rights Council, emphasizing its commitment to socio-economic development and good governance in Jammu and Kashmir.
• First Secretary Anupama Singh highlighted the irony of Pakistan commenting on India's human rights record, given Pakistan's history of persecuting its minorities.
• India criticized Pakistan for hosting UNSC-sanctioned terrorists and sponsoring global terrorism.
• The exchange is part of broader diplomatic discourse, with India emphasizing the need for a terror-free environment for normal ties.
• India's stance at the UN reflects its efforts to assert its sovereignty and uphold its human rights achievements.