India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council on Monday, accusing Islamabad of spreading misinformation by referring to militant groups operating within Pakistan as ‘Fitna al Hindustan’.
Speaking during a UNSC meeting on Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, said Pakistan was attempting to shift responsibility for its internal security challenges onto India through an official narrative that lacks evidence.
Pakistan had last year begun using the term ‘Fitna al Hindustan’ for several militant organisations active within its territory, alleging that these groups were backed by India. However, Islamabad has not publicly presented evidence to support those claims.
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India calls narrative a deliberate misinformation campaign
Responding to Pakistan’s position, Parvathaneni said the terminology was intended to create a false narrative for both domestic and international audiences.
‘Pakistan coming up with official notifications, directing its government agencies to start referring to groups inside its own borders as ‘Fitna al Hindustan’, is nothing but officially sponsored misinformation and disinformation dressed in religious terminology,’ Parvathaneni said.
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According to the Indian envoy, the campaign is part of a broader effort by Pakistan’s establishment to maintain hostility towards India while diverting attention from challenges at home.
Describing the exercise as ‘an organised factory of hate’, he said it was designed to keep public attention focused on external enemies instead of Pakistan’s political and economic problems.
Remarks on Pakistan’s political system
During his address, Parvathaneni also criticised Pakistan’s governance structure, arguing that recent constitutional developments indicate growing military influence over civilian institutions.
He suggested that the country’s power structure continues to be shaped significantly by its military establishment.
India condemns Pakistan’s military actions in Afghanistan
India also raised concerns about Pakistan’s military operations across the Afghan border, accusing Islamabad of causing civilian casualties through air strikes.
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‘Let me reiterate. Dressing up a massacre as a military operation does not absolve the perpetrator. Killing, maiming and orphaning civilians is not counter terrorism,’ Parvathaneni said.
He further criticised Pakistan for invoking principles of international law while carrying out military actions that harmed civilians.
‘Espousing high principles of international law and Islamic solidarity while mercilessly carrying out air strikes during the holy month of Ramadan is the perfect example of hypocrisy.’
Concluding his remarks, the Indian diplomat said Pakistan has frequently attempted to blame neighbouring countries for problems originating within its own borders.
Rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan
India’s comments come amid continuing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which escalated sharply earlier this year.
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In February 2026, Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan reportedly killed at least 13 civilians, including women and children, according to United Nations figures. The incident triggered one of the most serious confrontations between the two countries in recent years, leading to cross-border attacks and military exchanges.
By March, the UN reported that at least 42 civilians had lost their lives and 104 others had been injured in Afghanistan due to the violence. More than 100,000 people were also displaced from their homes as fighting intensified.
Allegations over Kabul hospital strike
Relations deteriorated further after Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of carrying out an air strike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.
Afghan officials claimed the attack killed more than 400 people, while UN assessments verified at least 269 deaths linked to the incident.
Although diplomatic efforts helped prevent a wider conflict, sporadic violence and security incidents continue to be reported along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
First published on: Jun 09, 2026 08:00 AM IST
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