In a powerful response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan sharply criticized Pakistan’s long-standing support for terrorism and its audacity to raise the Kashmir issue. During India's Right to Reply, Mangalanandan called out Pakistan’s hypocrisy, citing its global reputation for terrorism and its history of meddling in Jammu and Kashmir's democratic processes. Her remarks, which also referenced past terrorist attacks by Pakistan, left no room for ambiguity on India's stance against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan’s double standards on democracy and human rights.

India Condemns Pakistan's Hypocrisy on Kashmir

Pakistan's Audacity at the UNGA:
In a fiery speech, Mangalanandan condemned Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the UNGA, labeling it a "travesty" that a country with a notorious history of terrorism and crime would dare to attack the world's largest democracy. She called out Pakistan’s consistent attempts to use terrorism as a tool to disrupt elections in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region remains an "inalienable and integral part of India."

Disruption of Democratic Processes:
Mangalanandan emphasized how Pakistan has continuously sought to undermine the democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir through cross-border terrorism. She noted that Pakistan covets Indian territory and has made repeated efforts to destabilize the region by backing terror groups that target elections and peaceful transitions of power.

Highlighting Pakistan's Global Reputation for Terrorism

Pakistan's Role in Global Terrorism:
The Indian diplomat did not mince words when addressing Pakistan's global reputation. She pointed to Pakistan’s long-standing association with terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and transnational crime, emphasizing its involvement in major terrorist attacks such as the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack. "The list is long," she said, underscoring the depth of Pakistan's involvement in violent extremism.

Legacy of Terrorism:
Mangalanandan went on to criticize Pakistan for its continued export of terrorism across borders, calling it a weapon that has been employed against India and other neighboring countries. She argued that it was the height of hypocrisy for Pakistan to speak on global peace and democracy when its actions have contributed to violence and instability worldwide.

Addressing Historical Atrocities: The 1971 Bangladesh Genocide

Pakistan's Genocidal History:
Mangalanandan also brought up the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, reminding the global community of Pakistan’s heinous actions during the conflict that led to the creation of Bangladesh. She questioned Pakistan’s moral authority to speak about intolerance, given its history of minority persecution and genocidal actions. "It is ridiculous that a nation that committed genocide in 1971 dares speak about intolerance today," she stated, further reinforcing India’s stance on Pakistan’s selective moral outrage.

Host to Terrorists:
The Indian diplomat did not stop there. She also reminded the UNGA of Pakistan's well-documented history of harboring terrorists, including Osama bin Laden, whose presence in Pakistan was hidden until his death. She accused Pakistan of creating an environment that attracts extremists and said the country’s policies make it a haven for the "dregs of society."

A Warning Against Cross-Border Terrorism

No Compromise with Terrorism:
In a firm warning, Mangalanandan declared that there can be "no compact with terrorism", and that Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism would have inevitable consequences. She made it clear that India would not tolerate Pakistan’s aggressive tactics and that any future attempts to disrupt peace in India would be met with a strong response.

Pakistan's Lies and the International Community's Responsibility:
The Indian diplomat concluded by cautioning the global community against Pakistan's tactics of spreading falsehoods to counter the truth. "Repetition will change nothing," she said, making it clear that India's position is well-established and needs no further reiteration. She urged the world to recognize Pakistan for what it truly is—a country that perpetuates violence while hypocritically decrying it.

A Defining Moment at the UNGA

India's Clear Stance on Pakistan:
Bhavika Mangalanandan's sharp rebuke of Pakistan at the UNGA solidified India’s unyielding stance against cross-border terrorism and its defense of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of its territory. Her speech, which highlighted Pakistan’s global reputation for terrorism, historical atrocities, and its continued interference in India’s democratic processes, was a resounding message to the international community: India will not stand by in the face of falsehoods and aggression.