India rejects Pakistan's Kashmir claims at the UN
India's UN envoy said Jammu and Kashmir is an inseparable part of India, while Pakistan warned of a possible pretext for a strike.
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What happened
India criticized Pakistan at the United Nations on Friday, local time, over what it called lies and falsehoods about Jammu and Kashmir, calling the territory an integral part of India. Pakistan's UN representative said India could fabricate a pretext for a strike and that Islamabad remains open to dialogue. India then accused Pakistan of hypocrisy on rule of law and minority rights, citing military courts and suppressed opposition.
Why it matters
The exchange played out in a dispute over Jammu and Kashmir and raised fears of a possible strike, with India saying its response to terrorism was meant to avoid a wider military confrontation.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 2:01 AM ET: India accused Pakistan at the UN of spreading lies and falsehoods about Jammu and Kashmir, calling it an integral part of India.
- Oct 11, 5:00 AM ET: Pakistan's UN representative said India could fabricate a pretext for a strike while Islamabad stayed ready for dialogue.
- Oct 11, 7:55 AM ET: India accused Pakistan of hypocrisy on rule of law and minority rights, citing military courts and suppressed opposition.
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