India issued a strong response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing him of twisting facts and praising terrorism.
Exercising India’s “right of reply” at the UNGA, Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, delivered a sharp statement on Friday.
She said, “Mr President, this assembly witnessed absurd theatrics in the morning from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who once again glorified terrorism that is so central to their foreign policy. However, no degree of drama and no level of lies can conceal the facts.”
India Counters Pakistan’s Claims on ‘Operation Sindoor’
During his UN address, Shehbaz Sharif claimed that “seven of the Indian jets” were damaged during a four-day battle in May, referring to Operation Sindoor.
However, India had already clarified its version earlier. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh stated last month that Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during the same operation.
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India Reminds UN of Pakistan’s Support to Terror Outfits
Petal Gahlot further recalled that at the UN Security Council meeting on April 25, 2025, Pakistan protected “The Resistance Front – a Pakistani-sponsored terror outfit” from being held responsible for “the barbaric massacre of tourists in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.”
She added that India had targeted terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives.
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Visual Evidence of Terror Links
Highlighting Pakistan’s double standards, Gahlot said, “A picture speaks a thousand words, and we saw many pictures of terrorists slain in Bahawalpur and Muridke terror complexes by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor. When senior Pakistani military and civilian officials publicly glorify and pay homage to such notorious terrorists, can there be any doubt about the proclivities of this regime?”
She also criticised Shehbaz Sharif for presenting “a bizarre account of the recent conflict with India.” She clarified the timeline of events, stating, “Till 9th May, Pakistan was threatening more attacks on India. But on 10th May, the military pleaded with us directly for a cessation to the fighting.”
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