India has served 8 times on UNSC: Why does it want a permanent seat now?
India officially put forward its candidature for a permanent seat in the Security Council during the 49th General Assembly in 1994.
India has held eight terms as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), but it continues to push for a permanent seat. Since the UN's establishment in 1945, the five permanent members—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—hold veto power over substantive decisions. India argues that its global influence and contributions to UN peacekeeping necessitate a permanent seat.
Despite its eight non-permanent terms, India has not held a veto, which is a key factor in its push for a permanent position. With China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US retaining their permanent seats, India seeks expansion in both permanent and non-permanent categories to better reflect the changing global landscape.
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