'Pakistan-Armed Terrorists Drove Out Kashmiri Pandits': India Hits Back At Pakistan At UNHRC | VIDEO
India hit back at Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva over its remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and minorities in India. Exercising India’s right of reply, diplomat Kshitij Tyagi accused Pakistan of raising issues at the Council while overlooking allegations of its own record on terrorism and minority rights. Tyagi reiterated New Delhi’s position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral…
At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, India responded to Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and the treatment of minorities within the nation. India's envoy, Kshitij Tyagi, accused Pakistan of raising issues while ignoring allegations of its own concerning terrorism and minority rights. Tyagi reiterated India's claim that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral part of the nation, urging Pakistan to relinquish control over the region it currently holds.
Recalling the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from their homes, Tyagi stated that the Kashmiri Pandits were driven out by Pakistani-armed, trained, and sent terrorists. He emphasized that these same militants have subsequently killed Kashmiris of various faiths, including Muslims. Tyagi questioned Pakistan's stance on seeking an inquiry at the UNHRC, alleging that Pakistan had sponsored groups responsible for violence in Kashmir.
India's envoy highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir is "always and will always remain" part of India. He also addressed Pakistan's record on minorities, praising the country's Muslim population and its involvement in elections, legislation, judiciary, and other institutions. However, Tyagi alleged that Pakistan's Hindu, Sikh, and Christian populations have diminished significantly since independence and referred to allegations involving abductions, forced conversions, and marriages.
He also mentioned Pakistan's blasphemy laws and the treatment of various Muslim minority groups, including Shias, Ahmadis, Ismailis, and Hazaras.
Tyagi accused Pakistan of sponsoring cross-border terrorism and suggested that the nation should concentrate on economic development rather than territorial ambitions. He pointed to Pakistan's economic difficulties, expressing concerns over reported civilian deaths, arrests of students, and shortages of food and medicines in areas under Pakistani control.
The ongoing exchange between India and Pakistan at the UN underscores the recurring points of contention between the two nations, including Kashmir, human rights, and territorial disputes.
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