India on Friday took a broadside against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over the grave human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it. New Delhi also reiterated its position that Jammu and Kashmir will always be an integral and inalienable part of India.
"We call upon Pakistan to end the grave and ongoing human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it, where the population is in open revolt against Pakistan's military occupation, repression, brutality and illegal exploitation of resources," said Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Harish was addressing the Security Council during the open debate organised on the 80th UN Day.
India’s fresh attack on Islamabad came amid reports of massive protests and agitations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) against the government. At least 12 people died and scores of others were injured as the protesters clashed with Pakistani security forces, leading to a total shutdown in the region earlier this month.
Harish emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir has been and will always be an integral part of India. "The people of Jammu and Kashmir exercise their fundamental rights in accordance with India's time-tested democratic traditions and constitutional framework. We, of course, know that these are concepts alien to Pakistan," he said.
The official further highlighted India’s commitment to the ideology of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family).
"This is not only an outlook that anchors our worldview, but also the reason why India has consistently advocated for justice, dignity, opportunity and prosperity for all societies and peoples. It is also the reason why India places its faith in multilateralism, international partnerships and cooperation," he said.