India has vehemently rejected a recent United Nations report on the human rights situation in Myanmar, calling its assessment a “blinkered analysis.” At the same time, New Delhi underscored its persistent appeal for an immediate end to violence and the initiation of an inclusive political dialogue within its neighboring nation.
During the Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar’s human rights at the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee on October 28, 2025, Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia delivered India’s statement. He affirmed that New Delhi consistently supports efforts to build trust and promote a “Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led path” towards lasting peace, stability, and democratic governance.
Saikia emphasized India’s unwavering stance, stating, “We reiterate our consistent position calling for an immediate cessation of violence, release of political prisoners, unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance and inclusive political dialogue.”
The UN’s Third Committee, responsible for human rights and humanitarian affairs, was engaged in discussions concerning the deteriorating situation in Myanmar. This crisis stems from the 2021 military coup and the continuous clashes between the junta and resistance movements.
As a member of the multi-party Indian delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly, led by BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari, Mr. Saikia highlighted India’s “consistently people-centric approach” in its diplomatic efforts concerning Myanmar.
He then voiced strong criticism against the UN Special Rapporteur’s report, which included observations targeting India. “I express serious objections to the baseless and biased observation in the report regarding my country,” he asserted.
Mr. Saikia specifically refuted claims linking the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam to displaced persons from Myanmar, stating these allegations lack any factual basis whatsoever.
He firmly declared, “My country rejects such prejudice and blinkered analysis by the Special Rapporteur.”
The Indian parliamentarian underscored India’s profound concern over the worsening security and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. This concern is amplified by the situation’s significant “cross-border implications,” notably the rise of “transnational crimes such as drug, arms, and human trafficking.”
He further warned that India has noted an “alarming level of radicalisation” among certain displaced individuals, which consequently “pressures and impacts the law and order situation” within its borders.
Mr. Saikia urged the UN expert to avoid relying on “unverified and skewed media reports whose sole purpose appears to be maligning” India. He highlighted that India proudly hosts over 200 million Muslims, approximately 10% of the global Muslim population, who coexist peacefully with adherents of all faiths.
Providing concrete examples, the BJP MP from Darrang-Udalguri, Assam, recalled India’s swift response to the March 2025 earthquake. Through “Operation Brahma,” India acted as a first responder, rapidly dispatching over 1,000 metric tonnes of relief materials and deploying medical teams.
He added that these efforts are consistent with previous humanitarian initiatives, such as “Operation Sahayata” during Typhoon Hiyaki, and India’s ongoing support during various natural calamities.
The parliamentarian concluded by reaffirming India’s dedication to regional peace and stability, its active engagement with ASEAN, and its continued backing of the UN Secretary-General’s endeavors to achieve a peaceful resolution for the people of Myanmar.
India dispatched two multi-party delegations to the 80th General Assembly.
The first delegation, led by P.P. Chaudhary, attended sessions in New York from October 8 to October 14. The second team, under the leadership of Daggubati Purandeswari, arrived on October 27.
Notable members of the delegation, alongside Mr. Saikia, included V. D. Sharma and Rekha Sharma from the BJP, Manoj Kumar Jha of the RJD, P. Wilson from the DMK, G. K. Vasan representing TMC(M), and Sandeep Kumar Pathak of the AAP, among others.