India reaffirms support for two-state solution for Palestine at UN Security Council Debate
Calls for concrete action, long-term political commitments and action on ground
New Delhi: India has reiterated its strong support for the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, urging tangible steps toward peace during the UN Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East.
Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, expressed concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He emphasised that the recent diplomatic developments must translate into “practical, long-term political commitments and action on the ground” to establish a sovereign and independent State of Palestine.
Harish reaffirmed India’s backing for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination. He noted that India’s vision for peace, consistent since its recognition of the State of Palestine in 1988, centers on a sovereign and independent state of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with Israel.
Demonstrating India’s concrete support, Harish announced that India’s total assistance to the Palestinian people has surpassed $170 million, including around $40 million worth of ongoing development projects. He further highlighted India’s humanitarian contributions, confirming the delivery of 135 metric tons of medicines and supplies to Palestine over the past two years.
Concluding his address, Harish underscored that while humanitarian aid remains crucial for immediate relief and reconstruction, sustainable peace requires building strong economic frameworks. According to him, these frameworks will foster social development, attract investment, and, more importantly, generate employment.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
