India slams Pakistan at UN for sponsoring terrorism and killing civilians in Kashmir
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims·
Multilateral diplomacy and cross-border terrorism: a key GS2 International Relations topic.
Why in news
India delivered a Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee, accusing Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism and human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Background
Mahima Kumari Mewar led a delegation of 15 Members of Parliament to the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee on October 9, 2026. India demanded that Pakistan cease human rights violations and the killing of civilians in illegally occupied areas.
Part of a topic
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Facts for Prelims
- PlaceJammu and Kashmir: Region where India accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism and human rights violations.
- BodyUN General Assembly Fourth Committee: The forum where India delivered its Right of Reply.
- FactA delegation of 15 Members of Parliament accompanied Mahima Kumari Mewar to the UN.
Prelims practice question
With reference to India's recent diplomatic actions at the UN, consider the following statements:
- India accused Pakistan of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.
- A delegation of 20 Members of Parliament accompanied Mahima Kumari Mewar to the UN.
- India delivered a Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states a delegation of 15 Members of Parliament accompanied her.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of multilateral forums like the UN in addressing cross-border terrorism and the challenges of enforcing international human rights norms.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic friction: Conflict between India's security narrative and Pakistan's claims at the UN
- Institutional limitation: Difficulty of the UN in enforcing punitive measures against state-sponsored terrorism
- Human rights paradox: Balancing national security imperatives with international human rights obligations in contested territories
Keywords: cross-border terrorism · multilateral diplomacy · sovereignty · human rights violations · Right of Reply
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