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The remarks came during a Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, where Pakistan reiterated its position that Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory.
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India Slams Pakistan at UN: Civilian Governments Serve at Army's Mercy
  • •India rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, reiterating J&K and Ladakh are integral parts of India.
  • •India criticized Pakistan's political system, stating its "so-called" civilian governments are at the mercy of the Army and rarely complete their terms.
  • •India accused Pakistan of using the Kashmir issue to divert attention from domestic discontent and sponsoring cross-border terrorism.
  • •India highlighted the political process in Jammu and Kashmir, contrasting it with Pakistan's situation, including the detention of Imran Khan and alleged election manipulation.
  • •India also raised concerns about unrest and human rights in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, accusing authorities of a crackdown on civilians.

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First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Bhavika Mangalanandan, stated that Pakistan's so-called civilian governments serve at the mercy of the country's Army and rarely complete their full terms.

Exercising its Right of Reply, India firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks, reiterating that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India.

India accused Pakistan of using the Kashmir issue to distract from domestic discontent, unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the imprisonment of former prime minister Imran Khan, and ongoing cross-border terrorism.