India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, accusing it of spreading lies and false propaganda. Speaking at the 57th session of the UNHRC, Kshitij Tyagi, India’s First Secretary at the UN Mission, said Islamabad was “a habitual liar” and should focus on its own problems before commenting on others.

Tyagi rejected Pakistan’s repeated remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them a routine attempt to internationalise India’s internal matters. “A dump truck is an apt metaphor for a state that continues to deposit recycled falsehoods and stale propaganda in the Council,” he said.

The Indian diplomat pointed out Pakistan’s poor record on human rights, including the persecution of minorities, restrictions on press freedom, and the worsening security situation due to extremist violence. He said Pakistan had no moral right to lecture others while ignoring its own failings.

Reaffirming India’s stand, Tyagi said Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are “integral parts of India” and no amount of false claims can change this reality. “India will continue to protect its citizens with unwavering resolve,” he stated.

Tyagi also stressed that Pakistan’s misuse of UN platforms harms the Council’s credibility. “The Council is meant to address serious human rights challenges, not to serve as a platform for a country that engages in cross-border terrorism and shelters UN-designated terrorists,” he said.

This strong response is part of India’s larger effort to counter Pakistan’s claims on the world stage and highlight its internal issues. The exchange comes as tensions between the two neighbours remain high, with Pakistan repeatedly raising the Kashmir issue at international forums.