‘Must not be used to legitimise terrorists’: India seeks transparency in UNSC

India urged greater transparency in UN Security Council sanctions decisions. Membership must not legitimize terrorists or pursue narrow political interests. Delays in appointing subsidiary body chairs affect Council effectiveness and credibility. Elected members seek more involvement in key UN processes. The Counci

India has in the past described such practices as a “disguised veto” and raised concerns over the functioning of the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee in particular