Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan criticized Pakistan’s history of cross-border terrorism and hypocrisy at the UNGA, asserting that a nation with a military-led government lacks the credibility to attack India’s democracy.

Pakistani and Indian delegates engaged in a sharp verbal duel at the United Nations Friday night, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drew the world community’s attention to India’

Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan on Friday hit out at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over his statements on Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Giving a befitting reply,

India called it a "travesty" that Pakistan, with "a global reputation for terrorism," had the "audacity to attack" the world's largest democracy and raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir on the United Nations platform.

In a strong retort, India has slammed Pakistan in the UN General Assembly, saying its “fingerprints” are on terrorist incidents across the world and the country should realise that cross-border terrorism against India will “inevitably invite consequences”.

At the UNGA, Shehbaz Sharif said India should enter into a dialogue for “peaceful” resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue.

Pakistan Friday raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly, saying India should reverse the abrogation of Article 370 and enter into a dialogue with it for a “peaceful” resolution of the issue.