Priyanka Tiwari
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At the seventh meeting of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on February 26, 2025, India strongly rebuked Pakistan for its accusations of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi firmly countered Pakistan’s claims, calling out its own track record on human rights and terrorism.
India’s Strong Response to Pakistan’s Allegations
During the session, Pakistan accused India of suppressing democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and violating human rights. In response, Kshitij Tyagi asserted that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are and will always remain an integral part of India. He urged Pakistan to focus on its internal issues rather than interfering in India's affairs. Tyagi highlighted Pakistan’s own human rights violations, persecution of minorities, and lack of adherence to democratic principles. He also pointed out Pakistan’s history of providing safe havens to UN-designated terrorists.
Pakistan’s Claims Against India
Earlier in the meeting, Pakistan’s Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Azam Nazir, accused India of denying Kashmiris their right to self-determination and committing human rights abuses in the region. He called it a violation of the United Nations Charter and international law, urging the global community to intervene.
India Calls Out Pakistan’s Hypocrisy
Rejecting Pakistan’s claims, India firmly stated that Pakistan itself is guilty of severe human rights abuses and is in no position to lecture others. Tyagi described Pakistan’s stance as hypocritical and based on misinformation, emphasizing that its leaders continue to spread falsehoods dictated by their military-backed system. He reiterated that India would not tolerate baseless and malicious allegations from a country that harbors terrorism and suppresses its own people.
India’s strong rebuttal at the Geneva meeting once again highlighted Pakistan’s attempts to internationalize the Kashmir issue while ignoring its own internal challenges.
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