Ms. Mangalanandan condemned Pakistan’s longstanding policy of using terrorism as a state tool and highlighted its international reputation for harboring terrorist groups. “This Assembly regrettably witnessed a travesty this morning,” she began. "A country run by the military, with a global reputation for terrorism, narcotics trade, and transnational crime has dared to attack the world’s largest democracy." Her comments referenced Pakistan’s involvement in notorious terrorist attacks, including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacks, both orchestrated by Pakistan-based terror groups.

India emphasized that Pakistan’s persistent efforts to fuel terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir were aimed at destabilizing the region and hindering democratic progress. Mangalanandan clarified that India's 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was a sovereign decision and non-negotiable. She further criticized Pakistan’s prime minister for attempting to deflect global attention from Pakistan's internal issues by focusing on Kashmir.

The Indian diplomat went on to accuse Pakistan of being complicit in global terrorism, pointing to incidents that have left Pakistan's "fingerprints" on international terror attacks. She also cited Pakistan's notorious role in sheltering Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. "Perhaps it should come as no surprise that its prime minister would speak in this hallowed hall with such audacity," Mangalanandan said. "We know Pakistan will seek to counter the truth with more lies, but repetition will change nothing. Our stand is clear and needs no reiteration."

Ms. Mangalanandan also touched on Pakistan’s human rights record, including the genocide of 1971 in Bangladesh and its persecution of religious minorities. "It is absurd for Pakistan to lecture the world on tolerance when its own record is stained with atrocities," she stated. She argued that Pakistan's internal strife, including its mistreatment of minorities and failure to address terrorist elements within its borders, discredits its position on international platforms.

In her concluding remarks, the Indian diplomat dismissed any notion of discussing a "Strategic Restraint Regime" with Pakistan unless it eliminates terrorism from its soil. "There can be no compact with terrorism," she declared, underscoring that regional peace is only possible if Pakistan abandons its policy of supporting extremist groups.

Pakistan exercised its Right of Reply, calling India’s claims "baseless and misleading" while reiterating its call for a UN-sponsored referendum in Jammu and Kashmir. However, India maintained that any dialogue with Pakistan is futile as long as it continues to use terrorism as a tool of state policy.

Ms. Mangalanandan condemned Pakistan’s longstanding policy of using terrorism as a state tool and highlighted its international reputation for harboring terrorist groups. “This Assembly regrettably witnessed a travesty this morning,” she began. "A country run by the military, with a global reputation for terrorism, narcotics trade, and transnational crime has dared to attack the world’s largest democracy." Her comments referenced Pakistan’s involvement in notorious terrorist attacks, including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacks, both orchestrated by Pakistan-based terror groups.

India emphasized that Pakistan’s persistent efforts to fuel terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir were aimed at destabilizing the region and hindering democratic progress. Mangalanandan clarified that India's 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was a sovereign decision and non-negotiable. She further criticized Pakistan’s prime minister for attempting to deflect global attention from Pakistan's internal issues by focusing on Kashmir.

The Indian diplomat went on to accuse Pakistan of being complicit in global terrorism, pointing to incidents that have left Pakistan's "fingerprints" on international terror attacks. She also cited Pakistan's notorious role in sheltering Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. "Perhaps it should come as no surprise that its prime minister would speak in this hallowed hall with such audacity," Mangalanandan said. "We know Pakistan will seek to counter the truth with more lies, but repetition will change nothing. Our stand is clear and needs no reiteration."

Ms. Mangalanandan also touched on Pakistan’s human rights record, including the genocide of 1971 in Bangladesh and its persecution of religious minorities. "It is absurd for Pakistan to lecture the world on tolerance when its own record is stained with atrocities," she stated. She argued that Pakistan's internal strife, including its mistreatment of minorities and failure to address terrorist elements within its borders, discredits its position on international platforms.

In her concluding remarks, the Indian diplomat dismissed any notion of discussing a "Strategic Restraint Regime" with Pakistan unless it eliminates terrorism from its soil. "There can be no compact with terrorism," she declared, underscoring that regional peace is only possible if Pakistan abandons its policy of supporting extremist groups.

Pakistan exercised its Right of Reply, calling India’s claims "baseless and misleading" while reiterating its call for a UN-sponsored referendum in Jammu and Kashmir. However, India maintained that any dialogue with Pakistan is futile as long as it continues to use terrorism as a tool of state policy.