India has emphasized that human rights should not be used as a tool to exert political pressure or selectively target nations. The country also voiced strong opposition to attempts that, it said, seek to portray the world’s largest democracy in a negative light based on allegations and incomplete information.
 

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee, Barkha Tamrakar, Deputy Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, reaffirmed India’s commitment to international human rights frameworks while stressing the importance of fairness, transparency, and cooperation in global engagements.
 

Tamrakar made the remarks on Tuesday while presenting India’s position during discussions related to the agenda concerning the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.
 

Highlighting India’s approach to international human rights mechanisms, she said the country remains engaged with global human rights frameworks. However, she noted that such engagement should be based on dialogue, consultation, and cooperation, with impartiality and transparency serving as core principles.
 

She further stated that human rights issues should not be employed as instruments for political pressure or for selectively targeting individual countries.
 

Addressing member states and delegates, Tamrakar urged them to refer to reports honestly and accurately. She cautioned against interpreting humanitarian-level discussions as final judgments or verdicts.
 

According to India, meaningful engagement on human rights must be guided by objectivity and constructive dialogue rather than selective narratives. The country reiterated its position that international discussions should promote cooperation and understanding instead of contributing to misleading perceptions.