In a moment that stunned the global diplomatic stage, India took the United Nations floor and openly called out Pakistan as a “rogue state,” following what it described as a damning and unapologetic confession from Pakistan’s own defence minister about supporting terrorism.
The statement came just days after the Pahalgam terror attack, the deadliest in Jammu and Kashmir since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, which left 26 civilians dead and the nation mourning.
A Confession That Changed the Tone at the UN
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khwaja Asif, in an explosive interview with Sky News, admitted that his country had funded, trained, and supported terrorist groups for decades.
“We have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades… That was a mistake, and we suffered for that,” Asif said during the interview, referring to Pakistan’s involvement in the Cold War and the post-9/11 era.
India didn’t waste time. Representing the country at the UN, Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel seized the moment to point out what India has long claimed: that Pakistan is not just a victim of terrorism but a sponsor of it.
“This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state fuelling global terrorism. The world can no longer turn a blind eye,” Patel stated forcefully before the global body.
She condemned Pakistan for continuing to misuse international platforms to push propaganda and distract from its own role in destabilizing the region.
Global Solidarity, But Calls for Action Grow Louder
Speaking at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN), Patel reiterated India’s grief and anger after the Pahalgam tragedy. “This attack represents the largest number of civilian casualties since the 2008 Mumbai attacks,” she said, underlining the trauma faced by Indian families who have suffered for decades under the shadow of cross-border terrorism.
India expressed deep appreciation for the international support it received in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack but added that sympathy is not enough—what’s needed is unified action.
“The world has heard Pakistan’s own defence minister admit their role. What more proof is needed?” she asked. “The time to act is now.”
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The launch of VoTAN, India believes, is a major step forward in creating safe spaces for victims and ensuring their voices are not forgotten. But Patel was clear: this is just the beginning. The world must stop normalizing terrorism as geopolitics.
As the international community watches closely, India’s message is unmistakable: terrorism has no justification, and its enablers must be held accountable—starting with those who admit it themselves.
