As Pakistan prepares to potentially raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council (UNSC), India is readying a strong diplomatic response, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter. Pakistan is currently serving on the UNSC as a non-permanent member for a two-year term.
India has consistently maintained that any attempts to internationalize the Kashmir issue will be met with firm pushback. A senior Indian diplomat emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter of India. India is actively campaigning to rejoin the UNSC as a non-permanent member for the 2028-2029 term, a position it last held in 2021-2022.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has asserted that the constitutional and administrative changes in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five years have completed its integration with India. He stated that India has firmly established its authority in the region under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, ensuring the complete constitutional merger of J&K with India and restoring peace. Sinha highlighted the transformation in Jammu and Kashmir, noting that people are now raising their voices against terrorism, a shift from earlier pro-Pakistan slogans.
Recent events, including the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, where 26 civilians were killed, have further strained relations between India and Pakistan. India has accused Pakistan of supporting the militants involved in the attack. Following the attack, India reportedly launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
India has conveyed a clear message that any act of terror will be treated as an act of war. This stance was reinforced after the Pahalgam attack, leading to a temporary suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. India has also implemented measures such as the closure of the Attari-Wagah border crossing and a travel ban for Pakistani nationals.
Amidst these tensions, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has suggested that Pakistan needs to reassess its strategy towards India, emphasizing that continued inimical intentions and actions could lead to war. He noted that if Pakistan ceases its support for cross-border terrorism, it can avoid the threat of conflict.
India views the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) structure as unsuitable for South Asia-related discussions, due to its geographically dispersed and politically non-neutral membership. The OIC has repeatedly questioned India's handling of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
As Pakistan prepares to potentially raise the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, India is expected to issue a strong rebuttal. India is actively working with other countries on the UN Security Council to address concerns related to the OIC's positions.
