India uses Right of Reply to counter Pakistan at the UN General Assembly
Petal Gehlot
India and Pakistan traded harsh words at the UN General Assembly.
The exchange came after the speech delivered by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
India took action through the Right of Reply.
India was represented by First Secretary Petal Gehlot.
She spoke against the governance of Pakistan during her reply.
India contested the comments made by Pakistan regarding democracy and human rights.
The reply revolved around issues related to terrorism as well.
Osama bin Laden’s presence in Abbottabad was cited by India.
The reply pointed out the closeness of Abbottabad to the military academy.
India has raised questions on matters pertaining to the religious minorities.
It has challenged the claims of Pakistan regarding religious tolerance.
This diplomatic spat became the talk of the town during the UN conference.
