India's Strong Counter to Pakistan at UN
At the international forum, India once again delivered a strong message to Pakistan. At the United Nations (UN), India vehemently refuted Pakistan's "false accusations" concerning Kashmir and terrorism. Indian diplomat Anupama Singh categorically dismissed Pakistan's claims and reminded it of its obligation to vacate Indian territories under its illegal occupation.
Rejection of Fabricated Allegations and Propaganda
Anupama Singh explicitly stated that India completely rejects the malicious and baseless allegations propagated by Pakistan. She further added that the remarks made by the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) regarding Jammu and Kashmir are also unacceptable. Anupama Singh accused Pakistan and OIC of misusing their platforms to level "false charges" against India, which lack any foundation.
Pakistan's Bid to Conceal Domestic Failures
India characterized Pakistan's propaganda as an attempt to conceal its "domestic failures and support for terrorism." Anupama Singh asserted that Pakistan is trying to deflect attention from its internal problems and its backing of terrorist organizations by making such false claims. This aligns with Pakistan's long-standing strategy of blaming India to obscure its own shortcomings.
Jammu and Kashmir: An Indispensable Part of India
The Indian diplomat reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir "was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India." She emphasized that the only unresolved issue pertains to Pakistan's "illegal occupation" of Indian territories, which it must return to India. This stance reflects India's consistent position that PoJK (Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir) is Indian territory and should be reclaimed.
Repression and Human Rights Abuses in PoJK
Anupama Singh brought to light the "reality of repression" in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). She stated that Pakistan's propaganda cannot hide the human rights violations occurring in PoJK. She cited the "tragedy in Rawalakot, the murder of hundreds of people, and brutal actions." These, she noted, are the result of a "system built on forceful occupation and sustained by oppression."
Anupama Singh remarked, "Demands for roti, bijli, samman, and adhikar in PoJK are also suppressed with bullets and brutality. No one should be surprised by this."
She also pointed out that "decades of military land grabs, attempts to change demographics, and the deprivation of fundamental freedoms" have brought the situation in the region to a critical juncture.
Pakistan's Contradictory Stance on Terrorism
During the UN meeting, Pakistan had "reiterated old claims" regarding Jammu and Kashmir and accused India of defaming it. India "completely rejected" these accusations. Anupama Singh referenced a statement by Pakistan's Defence Minister, who spoke of nurturing terrorists, yet Pakistan continues to portray itself as a "victim of terror." India highlighted this as Pakistan's "duplicity," wherein it shelters terrorists on one hand while presenting itself as a victim on the other.
