Tuesday, June 9, 2026- India sharply rebuked Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council on Monday over Islamabad’s use of the term “Fitna al-Hindustan” to describe alleged Indian involvement with militant groups.
Speaking in New York during a UNSC session focused on the situation in Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, condemned Pakistan’s official directive instructing state institutions to label certain groups within its own borders with this term, calling it “an organised factory of hate” and “officially sponsored misinformation and disinformation dressed in religious terminology.”
Indian diplomats argue that the narrative is part of a broader attempt by Islamabad’s deep state to deflect from internal political and economic challenges by fostering permanent hostility toward India.
The envoy accused Pakistan of using the label without presenting credible evidence and accused the country of undermining regional stability, including through military airstrikes in Afghanistan that have caused civilian casualties.
New Delhi described the timing and language of Islamabad’s stance as designed to mislead both domestic and international audiences rather than advancing peace or security.
The clash reflects widening tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours on international platforms. India’s outspoken criticism at the UNSC underscores its shift toward a more assertive diplomatic posture, rejecting what it sees as unfounded accusations while calling for a focus on genuine security concerns.
Pakistan, which had coined the “Fitna al-Hindustan” label last year to frame insurgent activity as influenced by India, has yet to provide substantiating evidence, according to international observers. The episode highlights how geopolitical rivalry and competing narratives continue to shape discourse at the United Nations.
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