Right to self-determination mustn’t be abused to encourage secession in pluralistic,...

Key Highlights

• “This forum is no exception either and Pakistan made an unwarranted reference to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an integral and inalienable part of India,” Punnoose said, while delivering the national statement at the UN General Assembly Plenary on ‘Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organisation’.
• “The right to self-determination is a fundamental principle enshrined in the UN Charter.
• However, this right must not be abused to encourage secession in pluralistic and democratic states.
• Though habituated, Pakistan would do well if they do not resort to baseless allegations and falsehoods and portray a picture that is completely detached from reality,” he said.
• The strong retort by India came after Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad made a reference to Jammu and Kashmir in his remarks in the General Assembly.