EAM S Jaishankar slammed the UN Spokesperson’s remark for commenting on India’s elections. India’s Lok Sabha Elections are set to be held in seven phases starting from April 19. As the world sets its eyes on Indian elections, nearly 97 crore voters are geared up to exercise their franchise. Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls, the United Nations Spokesperson lectured India on the political, civil rights of Indians and this is what S Jaishankar had to say on it.
05 April,2024 07:04 PM IST
Minister for External Affairs, S Jaishankar, addressed the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. In his address, he explained the 5 pledges that India has decided to undertake. Union Miniter also hits out at China for not blacklisting terrorists, “The United Nations responds to terrorism by sanctioning its perpetrators. Those who politicize the UNSC 1267 Sanctions regime, sometimes to the extent of defending proclaimed terrorists, do so at their own peril.” Taking a jibe at Pakistan, Dr S Jaishankar said that India advocates ‘zero-tolerance’ approach and that no rhetoric, however sanctimonious, can cover-up bloodstains. “Having borne brunt of cross-border terrorism for decades, India advocates ‘zero-tolerance’ approach. No rhetoric, however sanctimonious, can cover-up bloodstains.”
25 September,2022 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai
India is hopeful of a permanent candidature to the Security Council after the UN General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted a negotiating document for reforms, ahead of its 70th regular session beginning on Tuesday.
15 September,2015 10:59 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
