India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, rejecting remarks made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and warning that continued terrorism would have consequences.
India exercised its Right of Reply after Sharif referred to the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, credited US President Donald Trump with helping prevent further escalation and again raised the Kashmir issue in his UN address.
India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims
India’s First Secretary to the UN, Petal Gahlot, accused Pakistan of presenting what she described as false claims and said repeated assertions would not change India’s position.
She also criticised Pakistan’s political and military structure, referring to constitutional changes concerning the country’s military leadership. These remarks represent India’s position in the diplomatic exchange.
Kashmir Issue Returns to UNGA Debate
Sharif had called for a resolution of the Kashmir issue, arguing that a settlement was necessary to prevent another major conflict in South Asia.
In response, Gahlot said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and shifted attention to Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, referring to reported protests and allegations of violence and rights violations in the region.
India Warns of Consequences for Terrorism
Gahlot also referred to the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians, and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
She said India would continue to exercise what it considers its right to defend itself against terrorism and warned that continued terrorism from Pakistan would have consequences.
The exchange highlights how terrorism, Kashmir and India-Pakistan relations remain contentious issues at the UN, with both countries continuing to present sharply different positions on regional security.
