Right to self-determination mustn’t be abused to encourage secession: India slams Pakistan at U.N.
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Why in news
India's Counsellor to the UN, Eldos Mathew Punnoose, criticized Pakistan for allegedly misusing the principle of self-determination to promote secession in Jammu and Kashmir.
Background
India's Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose and Pakistan's Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad exchanged positions at the UN. India emphasized that self-determination must not be used to encourage secession in democratic states.
Facts for Prelims
- PostEldos Mathew Punnoose: India's Counsellor in the Permanent Mission to the UN
- PostAsim Iftikhar Ahmad: Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN
- FactIndia highlighted developmental challenges faced by the Global South at the UN
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legal and geopolitical implications of the 'right to self-determination' in the context of territorial integrity and international law.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal ambiguity: Conflict between UN Charter's right to self-determination and the principle of territorial integrity
- Geopolitical friction: Use of multilateral forums as platforms for bilateral territorial disputes
- Sovereignty concerns: Risks of secessionist movements undermining democratic stability in South Asia
Keywords: Territorial Integrity · Self-determination · Multilateralism · Global South · Secessionism
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