National Conference president Farooq Abdullah criticised the administration in Jammu and Kashmir over alleged health-sector delays and loss of institutional autonomy. Speaking in Baramulla, he also praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts on Kashmir and urged party workers to remain committed
At the UN, India accused Pakistan of “grave” human rights violations in illegally occupied Kashmir, citing civilian killings by its forces. India’s representative Bhavika Mangalanandan dismissed Pakistan’s “hypocrisy,” reaffirming Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh as integral parts of India.
At the UN, India slammed Pakistan for lacking democratic values and violating human rights in occupied Kashmir. India’s envoy P. Harish said democracy and constitutional principles are alien to Pakistan, urging it to withdraw from illegally occupied territories and end repression.