India has condemned the UN High Commissioner’s remarks about Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur as unfounded, criticizing the use of loose terminology and selective interpretation of events. Arindam Bagchi, India’s UN representative, highlighted India’s progress and urged for a more thorough understanding of its democracy and diversity. The statement calls for less generalized comments in UN updates pertaining to complex issues.
India criticized the remarks made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk regarding Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council. India’s Permanent Representative in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi, labeled the remarks “unfounded and baseless,” describing the criticism as using “loose terminology” and engaging in “cherry-picking” of selective situations.
Bagchi emphasized that India is a vibrant democracy and that the concerns raised by the UN were misaligned with the realities on the ground. He stated that such mischaracterizations have consistently been proven wrong by the Indian populace. The representative urged for an improved understanding of India’s diversity and democratic ethos.
Further addressing the mention of Kashmir in the UN update, Bagchi characterized it as an erroneous reference. He highlighted the notable peace and development advancements in Jammu and Kashmir, citing examples such as increased tourism, successful provincial elections, and significant development progress. He asserted that the UN’s perspective on the region required a genuine reassessment.
Bagchi also expressed concern over the generalizations presented in the UN’s updates, regarding them as oversimplified portrayals of complex issues. He criticized the tendency to employ vague language and the oversight in acknowledging the multifaceted character of the issues at hand. The representative urged the UN officials to reflect critically on their observations regarding India.
India has firmly rejected the comments made by the UNHRC chief, labeling them misleading and disconnected from reality. Emphasizing India’s democratic values and diverse society, the country calls for a more accurate understanding of its situations, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, where significant progress has been made. The Indian representative highlighted the need for nuanced perspectives in addressing complex issues to avoid misrepresentation.
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