India Rebuts Pakistan’s UN Remarks on Jammu & Kashmir

During a United Nations General Assembly Third Committee meeting, India exercised its Right of Reply to counter Pakistan’s statements on Jammu and Kashmir. India’s First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Bhavika Mangalanandan, asserted that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are “integral and inalienable” parts of India and rejected Pakistan’s characterization of the region as disputed.

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The dispute over Jammu and Kashmir has persisted since the partition of British India in 1947, with both countries administering separate portions of the former princely state. India maintains that the territories were fully integrated after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The UN Third Committee, which addresses social, humanitarian, and cultural matters, provides a platform for member states to present positions on such contested issues.

India hits back at Pakistan at UN, says 'so-called civilian' governments serve at army’s mercy

• India’s Position – Mangalanandan argued that Pakistan’s civilian governments are effectively controlled by the army, noting that they “rarely complete their terms.” She referenced the detention of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, describing his health as deteriorating and his party barred from elections.

India slams Pakistan at UN, says ‘so-called’ civilian governments serve at army’s mercy

• She labeled Pakistan’s administration of its portion of Kashmir as “illegal and forcible,” citing a “tragedy” in Rawalakot and other cities involving civilian deaths and a “brutal crackdown.”

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• Mangalanandan invoked “Form 47” to criticize alleged rigging in Pakistan’s 2024 general elections and highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir held Assembly elections in 2024 with a massive voter turnout and a peaceful transfer of power—contrasting it with Pakistan’s political environment.

India slams Pakistan at UN, says ‘so-called’ civilian governments serve at army’s mercy

Pakistan’s First Secretary, Sarfaraz Ahmed Gohar, reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir remains a disputed territory whose final status should be decided according to the wishes of the Kashmiri people and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. He called on India to fulfill its international obligations and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue and a peaceful settlement.

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• Territorial Status – India describes the regions as integral parts of the nation, whereas Pakistan maintains they are disputed and subject to UN-mandated self-determination processes.

India hits back at Pakistan at UN, says 'so-called civilian' governments serve at army’s mercy

• Human-rights Claims – India alleges civilian casualties and a crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir; Pakistan raises separate human-rights concerns regarding Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Neither side provides independent verification.

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• Election Comparisons – India cites a “massive” turnout in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections but offers no quantitative data or observer reports.

India rebuts Pakistan at UN, says J&K and Ladakh are integral parts

The exchange underscores the diplomatic rift between the two nuclear-armed neighbors and shows how each side uses international platforms to legitimize its claims. India’s emphasis on democratic processes aims to contrast its governance model with Pakistan’s alleged military dominance, while Pakistan’s insistence on disputed status keeps the issue active in UN deliberations.

India hits back at Pakistan at UN, says 'so-called civilian' governments serve at army’s mercy

Both delegations indicated they will continue to present their positions within UN forums. Pakistan reaffirmed its willingness to engage in dialogue, and India signaled it will maintain its stance on the integral nature of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. No specific future meetings or deadlines were announced.

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