Kashmir will always remain an integral part of India: Envoy Parvathaneni Harish slams Pak at UNSC
New York, July 23
India on Wednesday slammed Pakistan for deploying cross-border terrorism as a "tool of state policy" and reiterated that Kashmir will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India.
The remarks were made by India's Permanent Representative to the United States, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Natural Resources Governance: the Foundation of Peace, Security and Prosperity.
He slammed Pakistan for "misusing" a high-level debate to "peddle its false narrative".
"It was not our intention to bring other issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today's discussion to peddle its false narrative, " the Indian envoy said in his address.
"For the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, it has always been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India. This is the constitutional and legal reality that Pakistan deliberately chooses to ignore."
Ambassador Harish further said, "The only outstanding issue with regard to Jammu and Kashmir is the naked aggression and illegal occupation of India's sovereign territory by Pakistan."
Speaking about the Indus Water Treaty, he doubled down on Islamabad for using cross-border terrorism as an "instrument of State policy."
"Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent. Cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and goodwill cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is regularly deployed as an instrument of State policy."
In his concluding remarks, Envoy Parvathaneni Harish urged Islamabad to solve its own internal problems before judging others.
"Instead of pointing fingers at India, Pakistan would serve itself and its people far better by putting its own house in order."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally someone said it loud and clear at the UN! Pakistan's "false narrative" has been going on for decades. They need to focus on their own people instead of wasting time on propaganda. Kashmir is and always will be ours. Jai Hind! 🙏
Good speech, but I wish we'd also address water-sharing more practically. The Indus Water Treaty is critical for both sides—talking only about cross-border terrorism doesn't solve the water issues. Still, standing firm on Kashmir is non-negotiable. 👍
As an outsider looking in, India's stance seems clear and justified. Pakistan does use cross-border terrorism as state policy—that's well documented. Harish delivered a strong message without being aggressive. Respect.
The UN is the perfect place to expose Pakistan's double standards. They cry about Kashmir but occupy our territory illegally. Ambassador Harish didn't mince words—"put your own house in order" was the perfect mic drop! 😂👏
Respect to Ambassador Harish for being blunt yet diplomatic. Pakistan always tries to hijack these debates with their baseless claims. Our position on Kashmir is legally and constitutionally solid. Let them talk—world knows the truth.
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