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Pakistan’s ‘Fanatical Mindset’, ‘Record Of Bigotry’ Well Known: India At UN Meet On Islamophobia
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish
India has strongly objected to Pakistan’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, asserting that such statements doesn't substantiate their territorial claims, Times of India reported.
"As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified reference to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish said during General Assembly meeting on Friday (14 March).
The UNGA meeting was held to observe the International Day to combat Islamophobia.
Harish further remarked that Pakistan’s repeated references would "neither validate their claim nor justify their practice of cross-border terrorism".
"The fanatical mindset of this nation is well known, as also its record of bigotry. Such efforts will not change the reality that Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral part of India," he asserted.
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations later provided additional details regarding Ambassador Harish "delivering India's statement."
Talking about Islamophobia, Harish remarked, "India stands united with the UN membership in condemning incidents of religious intolerance against Muslims."
"It is imperative to recognize that religious discrimination is a broader challenge that affects followers of all faiths," said Harish.
He added that, "Any deliberation on issues of faith must seek to unite, not divide."
