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India: UNSC permanent members selective on terrorism
United Nations: Asserting that the Security Council “embodies the undemocratic stranglehold” of the permanent members, India has accused them of picking and choosing the world body’s principles to suit their own national interests and of being selective in dealing with terrorism.
Permanent Representative Asoke Kumar Mukerji, in an unsually strong speech, accused the Council Monday of failing to take any concerted action to implement its unanimous resolution passed in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in 2001 which obliges all nations to act against terrorism.
Where it tried to act, he said, the Council was “ambivalently and opaquely” imposing the counter-terrorism measures mandated by its own resolution as far back as 1999. “The listing of the perpetrators of the most heinous of terrorist crimes is subject to whims of powerful member states,” he said. “Even brazen public violations of the sanctions regime by listed individuals and entities, far from attracting punitive measures, do not even elicit the mildest censure of the Council.”
Speaking at a Council debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security” that focused on the principles of the UN Charter, Mukerji faced the five permanent members seated around the circular table in the Council chamber and called into question their commitment to democratic principles.
“It is ironical that calls for democracy and the rule of law are being made in a Council that itself embodies the undemocratic stranglehold of the privileges of a few, forged by a wartime alliance that no longer exists” he said. “The logic of democracy, and the anguished faces of human suffering across the world, call for urgent action to reform the Council. We must do so this year if we are to learn the right lessons from history.”
India has been spearheading a campaign for reforming the UN and making the Council more representative by enlarging its permanent membership, which is now restricted to China, Britain, France, Russia and the United States that were considered the victors on World War II. The membership of the UN has risen from 51 members at its founding in 1945 to 193 now, but the Council has since added only four non-permanent members to the six elected seats.
While the Council takes the lead in referring to the UN Charter, Mukerji said, “The Council’s invocation of these purposes and principles appear selective, to suit the national interests of powerful member states.”
Moreover, he said, “The Council’s decisions on issues not directly linked with maintaining international peace and security cannot encroach upon the jurisdiction of the General Assembly, where all of us are equally represented.”
India’s other criticism of the Council related to its failures to follow the Charter provisions on handling of peacekeeping operations and on resolving international disputes peacefully.
Mukerji said the Council “has so far repeatedly violated, and in fact diluted, the clear provisions” of the Charter that require it to invite non-permanent members contributing troops to participate in its decisions.
Historically, India is the single largest contributor of troops to UN peacekeeping operations and currently 8,145 Indian troops, police and experts are serving it.
Referring to the “festering situations in Africa, West Asia and lately Europe,” Mukerji said they are “vivid illustrations of the Council’s inability or disinclination” to use the Charter provisions for peaceful resolution of international disputes.
These Charter provisions require the Council to seek solutions to disputes through mediation, arbitration, judicial settlement, inquiry and other such efforts.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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