Sushma Swaraj's speech at UNGA today: 5 things Indian foreign minister must raise against Pakistan at United Nations

India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be under the global arc lights like never before when she starts her much-awaited speech at the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly at 7:15 pm on Monday.

In her second consecutive speech at the 193-nation body, Swaraj is likely to raise India's concerns after the recent Uri attack and about the the evidences revealing Pakistan's direct involvement in the terror attacks in India.

Last week’s militant attack in Uri killed 18 soldiers and increased tensions between India and Pakistan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech in Kerala, vowed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan in world.

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The country is hoping that the isolation of Pakistan will begin with Sushma Swaraj's speech at the UNGA session in New York today.

Known for her great oratory skills, the Indian foreign minister is all set to give a “befitting” reply to Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who blamed India for the unrest in Kashmir during his speech at the same podium last week. 

Let's have a look what are the top five things Sushma Swaraj should raise against Pakistan during her speech at the UNGA assembly-

1. Pakistan, an Ivy League of Terrorism

India's strong Right of Reply to his speech called Pakistan home to the 'Ivy League of Terrorism' and a 'terrorist state' that commits 'war crimes' by using terrorism as an instrument of state policy. India should raise its concerns with all the evidences against Pakistan in almost all terror attacks in India.

2. Terrorism is the 'primary concern' for India as well as for nations across the world

India should focus on the theme of terrorism which is today undoubtedly the single biggest challenge to international peace and security. The foreign minister is expected to tell the world how India is suffering from the menace of cross-border terrorism since decades.

3. The worst violation of human rights is terrorism

India should talk about Pakistan's long-standing policy of sponsoring terrorism and its consequences spread well beyond the Indian-sub continent region. The killings of innocent people and the soldiers is the worst violations of human rights, and it must be stooped by those countries who are involved in backing the terror groups.

4. India will not forget Uri attack

Prime Minister Naredra Modi said in a strong message to Pakistan over the weekend, "The sacrifice of our 18 soldiers will not be forgotten. We will ensure that the international community works to isolate you." It's time for India to respond strongly to let the whole world know that the country is not going to forget the deaths of its 18 brave soldiers.  

5. Pakistan, a terrorist state

Let's reiterate the fact from the UNGA podium once again that Pakistan is a terrorist state, which channelises billions of dollars, much of it diverted from international aid, to training, financing and supporting terror groups as militant proxies against it neighbours. India is the biggest victim of Pakistan-supported terrorism, and the country will not hesitate from taking storing actions against the neighbouring state.

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