India Criticizes Pakistan's Islamophobia Claims and Highlights Religious Issues at UN

At the United Nations, India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish criticized Pakistan for allegedly using religious identity as a political tool, accusing it of fabricating claims of Islamophobia. He highlighted Pakistan's treatment of the Ahmadiyya community, the expulsion of Afghan refugees, and military actions during Ramadan. Harish emphasized India's commitment to multiculturalism and democratic inclusion, noting its large Muslim population and their political participation. He called on the UN to address the broader issue of religiophobia beyond narrow political agendas.