'Will never bow to nuclear threats': How India rained down on Pak PM's 'absurd theatrics' at UNGA

India condemned Islamabad for peddling distorted narratives and shielding terror outfits from accountability

India, on Friday, delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of glorifying terrorism and spreading falsehoods on the global stage.

Exercising its right of reply, India condemned Islamabad for peddling distorted narratives and shielding terror outfits from accountability.

Speaking from India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, First Secretary Petal Gahlot described Sharif’s address as “absurd theatrics” and highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing history of exporting terrorism.

“Mr President, this assembly witnessed absurd theatrics in the morning from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who once again glorified terrorism that is so central to their foreign policy. However, no degree of drama and no level of lies can conceal the facts. This is the very same Pakistan which, at the UN Security Council on 25th April 2025, shielded the Resistance Front, a Pakistani-sponsored terror outfit, from the responsibility of carrying out the barbaric massacre of tourists in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir,” Gahlot said, lashing out sharply at the Pakistani PM.

She added, “A country long steeped in the tradition of deploying and exporting terrorism has no shame in advancing the most ludicrous narratives to that end," further reminding how Islamabad shielded slain terrorist Osama Bin Laden.

"Let us recall that it sheltered Osama bin Laden for a decade, even while pretending to partner in the war against terrorism. Its ministers have just recently acknowledged that they have been operating terrorist camps for decades. It should come as no surprise that once again this duplicity continues, this time at the level of its Prime Minister.”

Further highlighting India’s recent counter-terror operations, including Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror complexes in Bahawalpur and Muridke, Gehlot noted, “A picture speaks a thousand words, and we saw many pictures of terrorists slain in Bahawalpur and Muridke terror complexes by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor."

"When senior Pakistani military and civilian officials publicly glorify and pay homage to such notorious terrorists, can there be any doubt about the proclivities of this regime?” she questioned.

She also challenged Sharif’s account of the recent India-Pakistan conflict, calling it “bizarre.”

“Till 9 May, Pakistan was threatening more attacks on India. But on 10 May, its military pleaded with us directly for a cessation to the fighting. The intervening event was the destruction caused to multiple Pakistani airbases by Indian forces. The pictures of that damage are, of course, publicly accessible. If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangars look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it,” she stated New Delhi's assertions.

Gahlot stressed that Pakistan bore responsibility for terrorist attacks on Indian civilians and laid out the conditions for peace.

“We have exercised the right to defend our people against such actions and have brought the organisers and perpetrators to justice. The Pakistani Prime Minister has spoken about wanting peace with India. If he is indeed sincere, the pathway is clear. Pakistan must immediately shut down all terrorist camps and hand over to us the terrorists wanted in India.”

#WATCH | New York | Exercising the right of reply of India on Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's speech, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Petal Gahlot says, "The Pakistani Prime Minister has spoken about wanting peace with India. If he is indeed sincere, the… pic.twitter.com/y0tTyA3EgE

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She further slammed Pakistan’s internal politics and intolerance. “It is also ironic that a country which follows in hate, bigotry and intolerance should preach to this assembly on matters of faith. The political and public discourse of Pakistan reflects its true nature. Clearly, a look by them at the mirror is long overdue.”

Reiterating India’s commitment to bilateral dialogue, she remarked, “India and Pakistan have long agreed that any outstanding issue between them will be addressed bilaterally. There is no room for any third party in that regard. This is our long-standing national position.”

Concluding with India's firm message on terrorism, “Where terrorism is concerned, we are making it clear that there will be no distinction between the terrorists and their sponsors. Both will be held accountable. Nor will we allow terrorism to be practised under the cover of nuclear blackmail. India will never bow to such threats. India’s message to the world is clear -- there must be zero tolerance for terrorism.”

#WATCH | New York | Exercising the right of reply of India on Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's speech, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Petal Gahlot says, "Where terrorism is concerned, we are making it clear that there will be no distinction between the… pic.twitter.com/ntcHcYab4m — ANI (@ANI) September 27, 2025

Earlier, Prime Minister Sharif accused India of violating international law and launching aggression in May. He claimed India had failed to cooperate in investigating the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which killed 26 people, and alleged New Delhi sought to “take political advantage of a humanitarian tragedy by attacking civilian areas.”

Sharif also made unverified claims about military outcomes. “Seven Indian fighter jets reduced to rubble,” he asserted, attributing the feat to the Pakistani Air Force under Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar.

He further criticised India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, calling the move illegal and accusing New Delhi of violating international law.

“India’s unilateral and illegal attempt to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance defies the provisions of the treaty itself as well as the norms of international law. Pakistan has made it abundantly clear that we will defend the inseparable right of our people on these waters. To us, any violation of the treaty represents an act of war,” Sharif had stated.