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India Pushes for Democratic Global Governance and UN Reforms

India has emphasized its commitment to pushing for more democratic global governance reforms that include the voice of the Global South. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that UN Security Council reforms must be anchored in contemporary realities. India continues to strengthen the global fight against terrorism, particularly regarding the designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization. The US State Department had previously designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in July last year.

Key Points: India Pushes for Democratic Global Governance, UN Reforms

  • India pushes for democratic global governance reforms
  • UN Security Council reforms need to reflect contemporary realities
  • India strengthens global fight against terrorism
  • The Resistance Front (TRF) is a proxy of LeT
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India wants to push for more democratic global governance, strengthen global fight against terrorism: MEA

India advocates for democratic global governance, UNSC reforms, and strengthening the global fight against terrorism, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

"We want to push for broader more democratic global governance which includes the voice of the Global South - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, April 24

India has a stake in expanding global governance reforms and wants to push for more democratic global governance which includes the voice of the Global South, Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Answering queries during media briefing here, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there are several proposals for UN Security Council reforms.

"On UN reforms, UNSC reforms, these are some of the technical issues but our point remains that global governance needs to be changed because they have to be anchored in contemporary realities. There are several proposals. I'm not particularly clear about the technicalities that you mentioned, but yes we want to push for broader more democratic global governance which includes the voice of the Global South which includes other countries who aspire to be.... India of course has a stake in expanding global governance reforms," he said.

Answering a query, he said Secretary (West) Sibi George met UN Secretary General and discussed several issues.

"He made several statements there including, if I'm not wrong, in the ECOSOC. He also met the Secretary General and several issues that are part of our agenda at the UN were discussed," Jaiswal said.

He was also asked about efforts against terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) and its designation as terrorist organisation by the UN.

"The monitoring team is considering this. We continue to push hard because we want to strengthen global fight against terrorism and in that regard it's important that UN member states are on board with how we take, how we approach fighting terrorism globally speaking," he said.

TRF is a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), that has been involved in numerous terror-related activities, including the heinous attack on civilians in Pahalgam.

United States State Department had in July last year designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who follows global politics, I think India's push for UNSC reform is legitimate. But talk is cheap. Action on terror—like getting TRF designated—needs more diplomatic muscle and less rhetoric. Pakistan's proxies are a clear and present danger.
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Rajesh Q
Democratic global governance sounds great on paper, but look at how the UN already operates—veto powers blocking everything. India needs to build alliances with Africa, Latin America, and Asia to truly challenge the old order. Terrorism is our shared enemy, no two ways about it. 🔥
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Kavya N
I appreciate the MEA's stance, but let's be honest—reforms take decades. Meanwhile, the Global South suffers. India should use its G20 presidency momentum to push for concrete outcomes, not just statements. And TRF designation? Long overdue. Pakistan needs to be held accountable.
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Nikhil C
Finally, India is speaking the language of global leadership! From UNSC reform to counter-terror, our foreign policy is maturing. But we also need to introspect—are we doing enough on human rights and democracy at home to set a credible example for the world?
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Michael C
India's push for democratic governance is noble but faces an uphill battle. The P5 won't easily share power. That said, the terror fight is non-negotiable—TRF is just the tip of the iceberg. India must leverage its tech and economic clout to lead this charge. Action, not words. 🙏

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