India calls Pakistan Frankenstein state, rejects Kashmir

India has sharply criticized Pakistan at the United Nations, labeling it a "Frankenstein state" that harbors terrorism and is now facing the consequences of its own policies. The remarks were delivered by Anupama Singh, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, during an Interactive Dialogue on the UN High Commissioner's annual report on Wednesday, June 17.

Singh's statement was a direct response to Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. She categorically rejected what she called baseless allegations and reiterated India's position on the territory. "Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India," Singh said. "The only unresolved issue is Pakistan's illegal occupation of Indian territories and their return."

The Indian diplomat accused Pakistan of employing terrorism as state policy, referencing an admission by Pakistan's sitting Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, who last year publicly acknowledged that Pakistan had backed, trained, and funded terror organizations for decades. "This is the country where the sitting Defence Minister boasts of hosting, training and...