India criticizes Pakistan at UN for exploiting self-determination for separatist purposes.

During a recent meeting at the United Nations, tensions arose between India and Pakistan as the two countries discussed the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. India's representative, Eldos Mathew Punnoose, firmly called out Pakistan for consistently using UN platforms to further their divisive agenda. In his statement, Punnoose stressed the importance of not abusing the right to self-determination to encourage secession in democratic states, emphasizing that Pakistan's baseless allegations and false portrayal of reality must be addressed. Punnoose's strong retort was in response to the Permanent Representative of Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad's mention of Jammu and Kashmir in their remarks at the General Assembly. Despite Pakistan's repeated attempts to raise the issue at the UN, they have not been able to garner much support from the international community. Punnoose also highlighted the unique developmental challenges faced by countries in the Global South, such as financing for development and climate justice, and urged for concrete action to address these issues. As the UN reflects on the past and looks towards the future, it is important to consider the current challenges and the way forward for the largest multilateral organization. India stressed the need for the UN to effectively fulfill its three pillars of peace and security, development, and human rights. However, India also acknowledged the UN's limitations in intervening in critical functions, which raises questions about its efficacy, legitimacy, and credibility. As conflicts continue to plague different parts of the world, the world looks to the UN to bring an end to human suffering and misery. In addition to addressing the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, the meeting also saw discussions on various other global challenges, such as development, peace and security, and human rights. India reaffirmed its commitment to bringing these issues to the forefront and urged for focused action to address them. The United Nations, as the largest multilateral organization, plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges and the world looks to the UN to fulfill its responsibilities. As the meeting came to a close, the importance of the UN's role in maintaining global peace and security, promoting development, and protecting human rights was reiterated. India emphasized the need for the UN to deliver on all three pillars and fulfill the expectations of the world citizenry. The future of the UN lies in its ability to effectively address global challenges and bring about positive change in the world. In other news, Orissa Post continues to be the leading English daily in Odisha, providing the latest updates and news to its readers. Stay tuned for more updates on local, national, and international events.