United Nations, 28 October: India, which abstained from voting on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has once again presented its view on terrorism to the world.
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Yojana Patel gave clarification on the vote.
Yojana Patel termed the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7 as shocking and said that they are condemnable.
She said that terrorism is harmful. Terrorism has no limits. It has neither nationality nor race. The world community should not ignore those who try to justify terrorist acts. Let us put aside our differences and unite. Adopt a zero tolerance approach to terrorism. This view on India’s terrorism has been given preference in media reports.
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative Yojana Patel said differences and disputes should be resolved through dialogue. At the same time, this prestigious institution should be deeply concerned about incidents of resorting to violence. Large-scale, intense violence violates basic human values.
She said the use of violence as a means to achieve political objectives causes immense harm.
She expressed hope that this discussion in the General Assembly will send a clear message against terrorism and violence. This will expand the possibilities of diplomacy and dialogue. This will help in dealing with the humanitarian crisis facing us at this time. India is deeply concerned about the large number of civilian deaths in this conflict.
She said India calls for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages.
