India's young diplomat at the UNGA, Petal Gehlot, gave a strong reply to Pakistan on terrorism and said that terrorist organizations are still the center of its foreign policy.

India once again exposed Pakistan's duplicity at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Using the Right to Reply, young Indian diplomat and Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Petal Gehlot called Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's speech a "pack of lies." Gehlot stated that terrorism and terrorist organizations remain central to Pakistan's foreign policy. She stated clearly that Pakistani leaders glorify terrorists, and India holds Pakistan responsible for attacks on innocent civilians.

Gehlot recalled the sheltering of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan and called Shahbaz Sharif's statement on the recent Operation Sindoor "bizarre and false." He said that Pakistan was threatening India on May 9th, and the very next day its army was calling for a ceasefire. India clarified that it reserves the right to self-defense and will respond to any attack.

Direct message to Pakistan at UNGA

Gehlot delivered a clear message to Pakistan at the UNGA: If it truly wants peace, it must disband all terrorist organizations operating in its territory and hand over India's most wanted terrorists. This was a strong diplomatic message from India that exposed Pakistan's terrorism.

Who is Petal Gehlot?

Born in New Delhi, Petal Gahlot is a graduate in Political Science from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and holds an MA in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. She is a 2015 batch Indian Foreign Service officer. She served as Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Third and Second Secretaries at the Indian Embassy in Paris, and as Counsellor at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Besides being a diplomat, Petal Gahlot is also a passionate art and music enthusiast. She enjoys playing the guitar and singing. In her spare time, she often indulges in music.

A befitting reply to Pakistan

Gehlot's speech at the UNGA was not only a befitting reply to Pakistan but also demonstrated the strength of India's younger generation's diplomatic capabilities. Her assertiveness further strengthened India's global image and sent the message that India will no longer remain silent in the face of terrorism and false accusations.