UNSC membership must not be used to 'legitimise' terrorists: India

PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2026, 12:40 AM ET

India has warned the United Nations Security Council that its membership must not be exploited to legitimize terrorists or push narrow political agendas through opaque sanctions regimes. Speaking at an open debate on working methods on Wednesday, Ambassador Yojna Patel, Charge d'Affaires at India Permanent Mission to the UN, stressed that the global body requires immediate and comprehensive reforms. Patel criticized current procedures surrounding terror listings and delistings, arguing that decisions should depend entirely on objective criteria and verifiable evidence rather than political maneuvering. New Delhi also highlighted persistent delays in appointing subsidiary body chairs and urged broader representation for developing nations. Emphasizing that current structures reflect outdated post war dynamics, India called for transparent negotiations to overhaul the council. The address underscores ongoing diplomatic friction regarding counter terrorism accountability, highlighting deep divisions among member states concerning global security governance, institutional transparency, and equitable international participation worldwide today right now.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

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