India slams Pakistan at UN, links Islamophobia claims to terror narrative

India mounted a sharp diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing its western neighbour of fabricating Islamophobia claims to deflect attention from its own record on extremism and minority rights a move widely seen as part of New Delhi’s effort to portray Islamabad as a state sponsor of terrorism .

Speaking during the commemoration of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, India’s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish said Pakistan had a pattern of inventing “imaginative” allegations against neighbouring countries while ignoring its internal repression and security actions .

Harish pointed to what he described as the persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the expulsion of Afghan refugees, and military strikes in Afghanistan during the holy month of Ramadan as examples that undermine Islamabad’s moral standing on religious issues .

He also criticised the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, alleging that Pakistan has repeatedly attempted to “weaponise” the bloc to advance what India called baseless accusations against New Delhi.

Emphasising India’s pluralistic credentials, Harish noted that the country is home to more than 200 million Muslims one of the world’s largest Muslim populations who freely elect their representatives, including in Jammu and Kashmir. He warned against the growing trend of politicising religious identity for narrow geopolitical objectives.

India urged the UN to address discrimination against all faiths rather than focusing exclusively on one community , reaffirming its commitment to a world free of religious hatred and violence.

The unusually direct remarks signal New Delhi’s continuing push on global platforms to highlight Pakistan’s alleged links to terrorism and sectarian politics while positioning India as a pluralistic democracy grounded in equal respect for all religions .