Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has called for a "major course correction" in the functioning of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that "India, the world's largest democracy, along with entire continents of Africa and Latin America, are being kept out of global decision-making."

Speaking at a UNSC meeting organised by Russia on the topic of "Effective Multilateralism through the Defense of the Principles of the UN Charter," Kamboj emphasised the need to reform the UNSC and widen its representation to more developing countries for its effectiveness and credibility.

"Our starting premise has to be widening the representation of this core institution, the Security Council, to more developing countries for its effectiveness and credibility," said Kamboj. "If we continue to perpetuate the 1945 anachronistic mindset, we will continue to lose the faith our people have in the United Nations."

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Kamboj questioned the effectiveness of practising "effective multilateralism" by defending a Charter that makes "five nations more equal than others and provides each of those five the power to ignore the collective will of the remaining 188 member states". China, Russia, UK, France, and the US are the five permanent members of the UNSC and can veto any issue.

"Can we practise 'multilateralism effectively' in the 21st century through a body that celebrates the principle 'to the victor belong the spoils' privileged more than three generations ago?" asked Kamboj. Last September, at the annual UNGA session, 70 world leaders called for the reforms of the UN.&nbsp;

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India has been long calling for reforms of the UNSC, being the 5th largest economy and set to be the most populated country by mid-year. When it comes to the 5-veto holding permanent members, all countries—Russia, US, UK and France have supported India's bid to be permanent members barring one-China.

 
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Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has called for a "major course correction" in the functioning of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that "India, the world's largest democracy, along with entire continents of Africa and Latin America, are being kept out of global decision-making.

Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has called for a "major course correction" in the functioning of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that "India, the world's largest democracy, along with entire continents of Africa and Latin America, are being kept out of global decision-making." Speaking at a UNSC meeting organised by Russia on the topic of "Effective Multilateralism through the Defense of the Principles of the UN Charter," Kamboj emphasised the need to reform the UNSC and widen its representation to more developing countries for its effectiveness and credibility. "Our starting premise has to be widening the representation of this core institution, the Security Council, to more developing countries for its effectiveness and credibility," said Kamboj. "If we continue to perpetuate the 1945 anachronistic mindset, we will continue to lose the faith our people have in the United Nations." ALSO READ | PM Modi inaugurates India's first water metro in Kochi Kamboj questioned the effectiveness of practising "effective multilateralism" by defending a Charter that makes "five nations more equal than others and provides each of those five the power to ignore the collective will of the remaining 188 member states". China, Russia, UK, France, and the US are the five permanent members of the UNSC and can veto any issue. "Can we practise 'multilateralism effectively' in the 21st century through a body that celebrates the principle 'to the victor belong the spoils' privileged more than three generations ago?" asked Kamboj. Last September, at the annual UNGA session, 70 world leaders called for the reforms of the UN. ALSO WATCH | Lithuania's Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene speaks to WION on ties with India, China India has been long calling for reforms of the UNSC, being the 5th largest economy and set to be the most populated country by mid-year. When it comes to the 5-veto holding permanent members, all countries—Russia, US, UK and France have supported India's bid to be permanent members barring one-China. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian ambassador to UN highlights India's exclusion from global decision-making, calls for UNSC reforms

Nepal`s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal pledged on Friday that amendments to the country&#39;s divisive constitution would be presented to parliament within a month as he attempted to stave off fresh political turmoil in the quake-hit nation.

The Himalayan nation was rocked by months-long protests and a border blockade by demonstrators unhappy with the terms of the constitution adopted in September last year.

Marking his first 100 days in office, Maoist leader Dahal, who is better known by his nom de guerre Prachanda or &quot;the fierce one&quot;, said that addressing the demands of the protesting parties was his top priority.&nbsp;

&quot;The constitutional amendment proposal has been prepared and we are trying to garner agreement on it,&quot; Dahal told reporters.

&quot;The amendment proposal will be registered at the parliament within a month.&quot;

Failure to make progress on the changes to charter felled previous prime minister K P&nbsp;Sharma Oli who resigned minutes before facing a no-confidence vote in parliament in July.

Kathmandu has shuffled through three prime ministers since it adopted the new constitution and Oli&#39;s rule came to an abrupt end after former Maoist rebels deserted his fractious coalition, accusing him of reneging on past deals.

&quot;The recent talks have been positive, but we want to see results,&quot; said Rajendra Shrestha of the Federal Socialist Forum, part of an alliance that represents the protesting parties.&nbsp;

&quot;If the government keeps missing deadlines, we will be compelled to take to the streets again,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

The new charter, the first drawn up by elected representatives, was meant to bolster Nepal&#39;s transformation to a democratic republic after decades of political instability.

But ongoing discussions between the government and protesters over the charter,particularly over the rights of different ethnic groups, have failed to yield agreement.

More than 50 people have died in clashes between police and protesters, who say the constitution has left them marginalised.&nbsp; 
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(AFP)

Failure to make progress on the changes to charter felled previous prime minister K P?Sharma Oli

Nepal`s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal pledged on Friday that amendments to the country's divisive constitution would be presented to parliament within a month as he attempted to stave off fresh political turmoil in the quake-hit nation. The Himalayan nation was rocked by months-long protests and a border blockade by demonstrators unhappy with the terms of the constitution adopted in September last year. Marking his first 100 days in office, Maoist leader Dahal, who is better known by his nom de guerre Prachanda or "the fierce one", said that addressing the demands of the protesting parties was his top priority. "The constitutional amendment proposal has been prepared and we are trying to garner agreement on it," Dahal told reporters. "The amendment proposal will be registered at the parliament within a month." Failure to make progress on the changes to charter felled previous prime minister K P Sharma Oli who resigned minutes before facing a no-confidence vote in parliament in July. Kathmandu has shuffled through three prime ministers since it adopted the new constitution and Oli's rule came to an abrupt end after former Maoist rebels deserted his fractious coalition, accusing him of reneging on past deals. "The recent talks have been positive, but we want to see results," said Rajendra Shrestha of the Federal Socialist Forum, part of an alliance that represents the protesting parties. "If the government keeps missing deadlines, we will be compelled to take to the streets again," he said. The new charter, the first drawn up by elected representatives, was meant to bolster Nepal's transformation to a democratic republic after decades of political instability. But ongoing discussions between the government and protesters over the charter,particularly over the rights of different ethnic groups, have failed to yield agreement. More than 50 people have died in clashes between police and protesters, who say the constitution has left them marginalised. (AFP)

Nepal PM vows to present amendments to divisive constitution within a month

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