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India calls UNSC ineffective, powerless

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 - by India Writes Network

In one of its strongest critique of the UN Security Council (UNSC), till date, India lashed out at the UNSC calling it ineffective, powerless for its lack of accountability and transparency in mandating peacekeeping operations, while also blaming it for the rising casualties among the peacekeepers.

UNGA president-elect in India: Modi to push for fast-tracking UNSC expansion

August 29, 2015September 3, 2015 - by Manish Chand

Ahead of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India’s top leadership is set to engage the President-elect of the UNGA Mogens Lykketoft and impress upon him the imperative of fast-tracking reforms of the UN Security Council.

Mr Lykketoft, a former speaker of Denmark’s parliament, will succeed Uganda’s Sam Kuetsa and will begin his UNGA presidency in September at the commencement of the 70th General Assembly session. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

The reforms of the UNSC have languished for years due to procedural quibbles and indifference of the permanent members of the UNSC, who are not keen to let emerging powers inside this exclusive club. India is hoping for for the launch of the text-based negotiations at the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UN, and this will be the key point of discussions between Mr Modi and Mr Lykketoft.