Jaishankar’s Bold UNGA Address Exposes Pakistan’s Duplicity on Kashmir

In a powerful address at the UN General Assembly, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sent a clear message to Pakistan: every hostile action from Islamabad will be met with a resolute response, which is no longer limited to military means. His remarks followed India’s recent call to modify the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, citing Pakistan’s persistent support for cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and undermining India’s water rights.

Jaishankar’s speech came as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attempted to draw a provocative parallel between Gaza and Kashmir at the UN. However, India swiftly dismantled this narrative. First, a junior Indian diplomat rejected the false equivalence, and then Jaishankar delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan, calling it a nation crippled by religious radicalization.

Highlighting Pakistan’s economic decline, Jaishankar remarked that Pakistan’s GDP was now measured by the extent of its radicalization, signaling India’s firm stance on reclaiming territories and dismantling Pakistan’s terror apparatus. He reiterated that cross-border terrorism must end before any dialogue can be considered.

With the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad approaching, Jaishankar’s statements set the tone for India’s position on future dealings with Pakistan. He made it clear that India no longer has illusions about Islamabad’s long-standing anti-India agenda, vowing that New Delhi will respond decisively to every provocation, marking a new chapter in India-Pakistan relations.