'So-called civilian govts at the mercy of Army': India fires back at Pakistan over J&K remark at UN
India issued a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, criticizing the influence of the Pakistani military over its civilian government. The exchange occurred after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, which India maintains is an integral part of its territory.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing geopolitical tensions and diplomatic friction between India and Pakistan on the international stage.
India on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Pakistan over its remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations, telling the world organisation that the "so-called" civilian governments in Islamabad "serve at the mercy" of their Army and rarely complete their terms.India exercised its Right of Reply in response to remarks by Pakistan at the UN General Assembly Third Committee meeting Friday, where the Pakistani delegate raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, news agency PTI reported.ALSO READ: Pakistan-China 5th gen fighter jet plan a concern, but we possess necessary capabilities: IAF Chief"Categorically" rejecting the remarks, India said the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always remain "integral and inalienable" parts of India.‘Civillian govt at Army’s mercy'"We all know that the so-called civilian governments in Pakistan serve at the mercy of their Army and rarely complete their terms," First Secretary at the Permanent…
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