Pak’s Fanatical Mindset is Well Known: India on Pak’s Reference to J&K at UN
The United Nations General Assembly is known for bringing together representatives from nations around the world to discuss pressing global issues. However, the recent session saw a familiar debate between two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, over the status of Jammu and Kashmir. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, took to the podium to condemn Pakistan’s reference to the region, calling it “unjustified” and a reflection of the country’s “fanatical mindset”.
Pakistan’s former Foreign Secretary, while addressing the General Assembly, made a statement on Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating his country’s long-standing position on the issue. India’s Permanent Representative was quick to respond, expressing strong disapproval of Pakistan’s stance. “The fanatical mindset of this nation is well known,” Harish said, adding that frequent references to the issue would not validate Pakistan’s claim or justify its “practice of cross-border terrorism”.
India’s criticism of Pakistan’s statement is not new, but the tone and language used by Harish suggest a growing frustration with Pakistan’s persistent attempts to internationalize the Kashmir issue. Pakistan has long claimed that Kashmir is disputed territory and that India’s control over it is illegal. However, India maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and that Pakistan has no locus standi on the issue.
The debate between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir is rooted in history. The region was a princely state before India and Pakistan gained independence from British colonial rule in 1947. The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession with India, but Pakistan refused to recognize the move, leading to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
Since then, the issue has remained a sticking point in Indo-Pak relations. Pakistan has consistently sought to internationalize the issue, claiming that the people of Kashmir are being subjected to human rights abuses and repression by the Indian government. However, India has maintained that the situation in Kashmir is peaceful and that Pakistan’s claims are baseless.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized that Pakistan’s frequent references to Jammu and Kashmir would not change the reality on the ground. “Pakistan’s attempts to internationalize the Kashmir issue are nothing but a futile exercise,” he said. “The people of Jammu and Kashmir are well aware of the reality and are not swayed by Pakistan’s propaganda.”
India’s criticism of Pakistan’s statement is not limited to its claims on Jammu and Kashmir. The country has long accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism and destabilizing the region. Pakistan has been accused of providing safe haven to militant groups, such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which have carried out attacks in India.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized that Pakistan’s practice of cross-border terrorism would not be tolerated. “Pakistan’s claims of being a victim of terrorism are baseless,” he said. “It is a perpetrator of terrorism and has been using terrorism as an instrument of state policy.”
The debate between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir is not likely to abate anytime soon. However, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, has made it clear that Pakistan’s fanatical mindset will not be tolerated. The country will continue to stand by its position on Jammu and Kashmir and will not be swayed by Pakistan’s attempts to internationalize the issue.
In conclusion, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, has once again called out Pakistan’s fanatical mindset and its attempts to internationalize the Kashmir issue. Pakistan’s frequent references to Jammu and Kashmir will not validate its claim or justify its practice of cross-border terrorism. India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir is clear, and it will continue to stand by its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Source: https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/1900591971250385143
