‘Won’t bow to nuclear blackmail’: India warns Pak

India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the United Nations, emphasizing that nuclear weapons should not be considered as ordinary tools of diplomacy. In a Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly's First Committee, an Indian official stated that New Delhi would not yield to nuclear blackmail. The official highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and called for the withdrawal of Indian-occupied territories.

India has consistently advocated for peace and will not initiate conflict, but warns against inaction in the face of reckless actions. The official emphasized that India's nuclear capabilities are defensive and aimed at national security, not directed at any specific state. He cautioned that tactics leading to escalation only increase the risk of conflict, rather than fostering restraint.

India has drawn clear lines: any terrorist attack against India will be met with a fitting response; the nation will not bow to nuclear blackmail; and there will be no distinction between those who sponsor and those who orchestrate terrorism. The official noted that India's actions in May were a response to a grave provocation and were intended to be measured, targeted, and non-escalatory.

He also addressed the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that it should remain in abeyance until Pakistan ceases its support for terrorism. The official warned against the proliferation of nuclear technology, urging all nations to exercise vigilance to protect their security.