India has categorically rejected a United Nations report on the human rights situation in Myanmar, calling it a “blinkered and baseless analysis.” The report, prepared by UN Special Rapporteur Thomas H Andrews, claimed that the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack had impacted displaced persons from Myanmar living in India.
Delivering India’s statement at the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee on Tuesday, Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia said the remarks had “no factual basis whatsoever” and were “biased and prejudiced” against India.
“My country rejects such prejudice and blinkered analysis by the Special Rapporteur,” Saikia said.
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India Terms Allegations ‘Factually Incorrect’
Saikia stated that the claim linking the Pahalgam terrorist attack to Myanmar refugees “has no factual bearing.”
The UN expert had alleged that refugees faced harassment and detentions in India after the attack, even though no Myanmar nationals were involved.
Saikia urged the UN not to rely on “unverified and skewed media reports” designed to tarnish India’s global image. He added that India, home to over 200 million Muslims, represents nearly 10% of the world’s Muslim population, all living in harmony.
India Reaffirms Commitment to Myanmar Peace
The MP from Assam also expressed India’s deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, citing its cross-border impacts such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and human trafficking.
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Reiterating India’s long-held stance, Saikia said,
“Sustainable peace in Myanmar can only be achieved through inclusive political dialogue and early restoration of democracy.”
India continues to support a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led peace process, as well as ASEAN and UN efforts to promote regional stability.
Humanitarian Support Highlighted
Saikia also highlighted India’s humanitarian operations in Myanmar, including Operation Brahma—launched after the March 2025 earthquake—and previous relief efforts such as Operation Sahayata and Operation Sadbhav.
