New UNSC permanent members without veto would be 'second-class': India

The Hindu27 October 2026, 07:47 UTCIndia

India said the veto must be held by all permanent members of a reformed Council as long as the provision exists, stressing that fairness and justice demand equal rights and responsibilities for all permanent members

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