`Bombs its own people, sanctions genocidal mass rape`: India slams Pak at UNSC
“Every year, we are unfortunately fated to listen to the delusional tirade of Pakistan against my country, especially on Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian territory they covet,” the Indian envoy said.
“A country that bombs its own people, conducts systematic genocide, can only attempt to distract the world with misdirection and hyperbole,” Harish added. He emphasized that the world sees through Pakistan’s propaganda.
Recollecting historical events, Harish referred to March 25, 1971, when the Pakistani army launched a brutal crackdown involving widespread civilian killings throughout East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), code-named ‘Operation Searchlight’.
Addressing the council meeting chaired by Russia, Harish highlighted India’s unblemished and unscathed record on the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda. His strong response came after Pakistan, in its statement, raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani delegate had stated, “To exclude Kashmiri women from the Women, Peace and Security agenda erases its legitimacy and undermines its universality.”
In his remarks, Harish reaffirmed that India remains unwavering in its commitment to the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda and stands ready to share its expertise with partners, particularly those in the Global South, fostering collective solutions to shared challenges.
He also highlighted India’s consistent contribution to UN peacekeeping as a testament to its commitment to global peace. “What distinguishes India’s peacekeeping legacy is not merely the scale of our contribution, but our pioneering recognition of women as indispensable agents of peace,” he said.
India’s pioneering efforts date back to the 1960s when it deployed women medical officers to the Congo, marking one of the earliest instances of women serving in UN peacekeeping operations. Harish noted that this was not merely a symbolic gesture but a practical acknowledgment that women’s perspectives, skills, and presence are essential to effective peacekeeping.
In February 2025, India hosted the International Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, bringing together women peacekeepers from 35 nations. The two-day gathering examined evolving challenges facing women in peacekeeping operations—from addressing sexual exploitation and abuse to leveraging technology for enhanced effectiveness.
According to Harish, the conference was not merely a forum for discussion but a platform for developing actionable strategies to increase women’s participation and impact in future peace missions.
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