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India strongly condemned Pakistan for its violations of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda during a session at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, part of India’s non-official parliamentary delegation, accused Pakistan of attempting to divert global attention from the grave abuses faced by children within its borders.

Speaking at the UNGA session, Dubey said, “Pakistan is one of the most serious violators of the CAAC agenda. The Secretary-General’s 2025 report clearly details the ongoing cross-border terrorism and attacks on health workers in schools, particularly girls’ schools. Beyond Pakistan’s borders, cross-border shelling and airstrikes along Afghanistan’s frontier have directly resulted in the killing and maiming of Afghan children.”

Citing Recent Attacks, India Highlights Terrorism Threats

Dubey further highlighted the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians in a Pakistan-trained terrorist operation. “In response, India exercised its legitimate right to protect its citizens, executing surgical strikes on nine terrorist hideouts under Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to deliberately target border villages, causing civilian deaths, including children,” he added.

India’s parliamentarians stressed that Pakistan must focus on safeguarding children within its territory rather than preaching at global platforms.

Revival Of India’s Diplomacy At UNGA

The first of two non-official delegations of Indian MPs, led by Lok Sabha MP PP Chaudhary, is attending the UNGA in New York from October 8 to 14. Each delegation comprises 15 MPs, with the second batch scheduled to travel later this month. The first delegation includes PP Chaudhary, Anil Baluni, Captain Brijesh Chowta, Nishikant Dubey, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, S Phangnon Konyak, Medha Vishram Kulkarni, Poonam Ben Maadam, Vamsi Krishna Gaddam, Vivek Tankha, T Sumathy, Sribharat Mathukumilli, Kumari Selja, NK Premachandran, and Rajeev Rai.

This initiative marks the return of India's parliamentary participation at the UNGA after almost two decades since its decline in 2004. The delegations seek to enhance India's voice in multilateral platforms and promote parliamentary diplomacy, enabling parliamentarians to interact directly with global policymakers and promote India's democratic spirit on the global stage.

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India has a long history of sending parliamentary delegations to the UNGA, including the likes of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani. Their attendance underscores the nation's faith in democratic values as well as positive participation in global forums.

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India reiterated its position against terrorism, cross-border incursions, and child rights violations through its delegation, appealing for international accountability. The UNGA session provided India with an opportunity to raise concerns and highlight the importance of nations upholding children's security and human security above political sloganeering.