India hits back at Pakistan at UN after Kashmir mention during Security Council debate
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday after Islamabad raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during a debate on civilian protection in conflict zones. New Delhi rejected the remarks and accused Pakistan of using international platforms to divert attention from its own record on violence and instability.
During the open debate at the UNSC, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, responded sharply to Pakistan’s intervention. He described Pakistan’s allegations against India as ironic and accused Islamabad of repeatedly attempting to internationalise issues that India considers internal matters.
The exchange took place during discussions focused on protecting civilians during armed conflicts across the world. However, tensions quickly escalated after Pakistan referred to Kashmir in its statement. India immediately exercised its right of reply and delivered a detailed rebuttal.
Parvathaneni accused Pakistan of maintaining a long history of violence both within and beyond its borders. He also referred to allegations connected to past military actions and civilian casualties in neighbouring regions.
In particular, the Indian envoy cited reports linked to airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier this year. Referring to findings mentioned by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, he alleged that Pakistani military action targeted a treatment facility in Kabul during the holy month of Ramadan. According to his statement, civilians lost their lives and several others suffered injuries during the incident.
India also accused Pakistan of hypocrisy for speaking about international humanitarian principles while allegedly carrying out attacks that harmed civilians. Parvathaneni argued that such incidents damaged Islamabad’s credibility on human rights discussions at global forums.
The Indian diplomat further referred to displacement figures connected to cross-border violence in Afghanistan. He claimed armed action near border areas forced thousands of civilians to leave their homes and added pressure on already fragile communities.
Meanwhile, India also revisited historical allegations linked to events during the 1971 conflict in the region that later became Bangladesh. Parvathaneni mentioned accusations of mass violence and atrocities carried out during military operations at that time. Through those references, India attempted to strengthen its broader argument about Pakistan’s human rights record.
On the ground, the latest exchange reflects continuing diplomatic friction between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. India and Pakistan frequently clash at international forums over Kashmir, terrorism and regional security issues. Both countries often use right-to-reply mechanisms at the UN to counter each other’s statements publicly.
India has consistently maintained that Jammu and Kashmir remains an internal matter and rejects third-party involvement. Pakistan, meanwhile, continues raising the issue at international platforms including the United Nations.
The latest confrontation also arrives at a time when geopolitical tensions across South Asia remain sensitive. Security concerns linked to Afghanistan, border stability and militant activity continue influencing regional diplomacy.
Inside UN chambers, delegates largely focused on civilian safety during armed conflicts worldwide. However, the India-Pakistan exchange once again highlighted how long-standing regional disputes frequently spill into multilateral discussions.
Diplomatic observers say such verbal confrontations rarely produce immediate policy shifts. Still, they shape international narratives and signal how aggressively both nations plan to defend their positions before the global community.
For now, the sharp remarks from both sides underline one reality — despite repeated international calls for restraint, India and Pakistan continue carrying their political rivalry into major global forums.
