1. Sandeshkhali, a village in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas, has been in turmoil since February 7 due to accusations against TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
2. The Calcutta High Court has authorized the CBI and the ED to arrest Sheikh Shahjahan, who has been on the run since January 5.
3. Allegations against Shahjahan include involvement in land grabbing and sexual assault, sparking unrest in the region.
New York City, Feb 29: India delivered a robust response to Pakistan and Turkey during the 55th Human Rights Council of the United Nations, exercising its ‘Right to Reply’ to address their mentions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Anupama Singh, India’s First Secretary at the UN Human Rights Council, dismissed Pakistan’s allegations and criticized its own human rights record as “truly abysmal”.
She emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir is India’s “internal matter” and urged against “unsolicited comments” on the issue in the future.
India’s reply underscored three key points regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Firstly, it reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an “integral and inalienable part of India”, and measures taken by the Indian government for their development are internal affairs.
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Secondly, Singh criticized Pakistan for commenting on India’s progress while institutionalizing the persecution of its minorities, citing incidents like the Jaranwala issue in August 2023.
Lastly, she warned Turkey against interfering in India’s internal affairs, urging it to refrain from such comments in the future.
Singh’s response highlighted the stark contrast between India’s pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials and Pakistan’s support for UNSC-sanctioned terrorists.
She pointed out Turkey’s support for Pakistan’s stance on Jammu and Kashmir, expressing regret over its involvement in India’s internal affairs and urging it to abstain from such actions moving forward.
In August last year, India emphasized the importance of a terrorism-free environment for normalizing ties with Pakistan.
Currently, Pakistan faces numerous financial challenges, including currency depreciation, inflation, and dwindling forex reserves.
