At the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday, India’s Permanent Mission in Geneva launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, accusing it of being a “failed state” that depends on international handouts. Kshitij Tyagi, India’s UN envoy, condemned Pakistan’s leadership for spreading what he termed “falsehoods” dictated by its military, and for misusing global platforms to advance anti-India rhetoric.
Scathing Critique of Pakistan
During his address, Tyagi criticised Pakistan for its inability to provide proper governance and justice to its people. He argued that Pakistan’s actions, including the persecution of minorities and the harboring of UN-sanctioned terrorists, severely undermine its credibility on human rights and democracy. “Its rhetoric reeks of hypocrisy, its actions of inhumanity, and its governance of incompetence,” Tyagi stated, adding that Pakistan should focus on addressing its own internal crises rather than obsessing over India.
Defending India’s Territorial Integrity
Tyagi reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are, and will remain, integral and inalienable parts of India. Citing significant political, social, and economic progress in these regions, he contrasted their stability with Pakistan’s ongoing unrest, which he attributed to decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He stressed, “The unprecedented progress in J&K speaks for itself. Pakistan, as a failed state, has no right to lecture on human rights.”
Broader Diplomatic Context
India’s harsh remarks came on the heels of a strong statement by Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish during an open debate at the United Nations Security Council, where he reaffirmed India’s sovereign claim over Jammu and Kashmir. The comments reflect growing frustration within India over Pakistan’s internal governance and its persistent anti-India posture on international platforms.
A Call for Accountability
Tyagi’s address not only condemned Pakistan’s actions but also served as a call to the international community to focus on real governance issues rather than falling for politically motivated rhetoric. As India maintains its commitment to democracy, progress, and the dignity of its people, critics argue that Pakistan must first address its own systemic failures before commenting on the human rights record of others.
The debate at the UNHRC underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, with both sides entrenched in their positions as the international community watches closely.
