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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Mamata alleges BJP disrupted her Bhabanipur rally, Suvendu claims 'she's nervous'
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.
A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".
"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.
"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.
Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.
Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."
TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.
A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.
Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."
"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.
South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.
