India’s UN representative delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan, citing its defense minister’s “open confession” of backing terrorists and accusing Islamabad of exploiting the UN for propaganda after a devastating attack in Kashmir.
BY PC Bureau
Amid escalating tensions after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India seized upon Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif’s recent “open confession” to strongly condemn Islamabad’s history of supporting terrorism at the United Nations.
Ambassador Yojna Patel, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, asserted that Asif’s admission in a recent interview was unsurprising and unequivocally exposed Pakistan as a “rogue state” that has been actively fueling global terrorism. “The whole world has heard Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif admitting and confessing Pakistan’s history of supporting, training, and funding terrorist organizations in a recent television interview. This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state fueling global terrorism and destabilizing the region. The world can no longer turn a blind eye,” she stated.
Furthermore, Ambassador Patel criticized Pakistan for allegedly misusing the UN platform to propagate “propaganda and make baseless allegations against India.”
Her remarks were delivered at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network (VOTAN), an initiative aimed at providing a secure environment for victims and survivors of terrorism, empowering them to become advocates and peacebuilders.
India isn’t just calling out Pakistan at the UN — it’s rewriting the rules. Pakistan’s own Defence Minister confessed to state-sponsored terror. India locked it into the official record. From now on, Pakistan enters every negotiation branded a rogue state — by its own admission. pic.twitter.com/qNzm0OjuxA
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Khwaja Asif’s admission followed a question from a Sky News journalist regarding Pakistan’s involvement in backing terrorist organizations after the Pahalgam attack. He reportedly stated, “We have been doing this dirty work for the US for the past three decades, including the West and the UK.”
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Ambassador Patel also expressed gratitude to the international community for their “strong, unequivocal support and solidarity” in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, emphasizing that this demonstrates the global community’s zero tolerance for terrorism.
“The Pahalgam terrorist attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008. Having been a victim of cross-border terrorism for decades, India fully understands the long-lasting impact such acts have on victims, their families, and society,” Ambassador Patel conveyed.
The Indian diplomat reiterated the UN Security Council’s condemnation of the attack, underscoring that acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivations. “We reiterate that terrorism in all its forms must be condemned unequivocally,” she added.
Ambassador Patel highlighted the establishment of VOTAN as a significant step towards creating a safe space for terror victims. “The establishment of the Victims of Terrorism Association is a significant step in this regard. It will create a structured, safe space for victims to be heard and supported. India believes initiatives like VOTAN are essential to strengthening the global response to terrorism and ensuring that victims remain the center of our collective efforts,” she explained.
Following the emergence of Pakistan’s alleged role in the Pahalgam attack, India has repeatedly accused its neighbor of harboring terrorists and has downgraded diplomatic relations. New Delhi has also suspended the Indus Water Treaty, a crucial water-sharing agreement, and cancelled Pakistani visas, effectively requesting Pakistani visitors to leave India within days.
