India tears into Pak over 'unwarranted remarks' at UN: 'J&K was, is & will remain internal matter'

India delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations on Tuesday after Islamabad once again raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during a UN forum, prompting New Delhi to accuse its neighbour of politicising an international platform. The response came from India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, who criticised remarks made by Pakistan’s envoy, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, during the proceedings. Harish said Pakistan's intervention was inappropriate and questioned the neutrality expected in such discussions.

New Delhi used the opportunity to reaffirm its long-standing position that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are integral parts of India and not subjects for international mediation.

“I also refer to the unwarranted remarks made by the representative of Pakistan. It is incredible that a co-chair expected to be balanced and unbiased in conduct has chosen to politicize this forum. I would only like to stress for brevity of time that the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter strictly internal to India, it has always been is and will remain so,” Harish said.