Pakistan exposed as ‘rogue state’ after minister’s terror confession: India at UN

India directed a fierce assault on Pakistan at the United Nations, alleging its blatant support for terrorism, just days after the deadly Pahalgam incident that resulted in 26 tourist fatalities in Kashmir.

During the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network (VOTAN) at the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative, brought attention to Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent televised admission of years spent funding and supporting terrorist groups. Patel stated that the admission “shocked no one” and revealed Pakistan as a “rogue nation supporting global terrorism.”

“It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum to indulge in propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. The whole world has heard Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif admitting and confessing Pakistan’s history of supporting, training, and funding terrorist organisations in a recent television interview,” Patel said.

Patel further said, “The Pahalgam terrorist attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the horrific 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008. Having been a victim of cross-border terrorism for decades, India fully understands the long-lasting impact such acts have on victims, their families, and society.”

“India deeply appreciates and values the strong, unequivocal support and solidarity extended by leaders and governments across the world in the wake of the recent terrorist attack at Pahalgam, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a testimony to the international community’s zero tolerance for terrorism. We reiterate that terrorism in all its forms must be condemned unequivocally. The establishment of the Victims of Terrorism Association (VoTAN) is a significant step. It will create a structured, safe space for victims to be heard and supported. India believes that initiatives like VoTAN are essential to strengthening the global response to terrorism, ensuring that victims remain at the centre of our collective efforts, ” the Ambassador added.