Rajnath Singh slams UN for Pakistan's role in anti-terror panel: “like making a cat guard the milk”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has criticised the United Nations for assigning Pakistan a leadership role in counter-terror initiatives despite its alleged history of harbouring terrorists.

Speaking at an event in Dehradun focused on dismantling Pakistan’s terror infrastructure, Singh recalled Pakistan being appointed as Vice-Chair of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Panel shortly after the 9/11 attacks.

"It is not hidden from anyone that Pakistan had sheltered the mastermind of that attack. This is kind of like making a cat guard the milk," Singh remarked, drawing attention to what he sees as a grave misjudgment by the UN.

He further stated that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office, India has adopted a stronger and more decisive approach to national security. “The latest and best example of this is Operation Sindoor,” Singh said, referring to the military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He described it as the "biggest action against terrorism in Indian history."

Calling Pakistan the "Father of Terrorism", Singh accused the country of consistently supporting terrorism by providing training, resources, and sanctuary to militants. “To eliminate the terror infrastructure, it is also important to expose the countries that fund and shelter terrorism in the world today,” he emphasised.

Singh also raised concerns over how much of the international financial aid received by Pakistan is allegedly directed toward supporting terrorism, stating that global awareness of this issue is increasing. However, he urged that the United Nations must act with greater consistency in its fight against terrorism.

“Unfortunately, in recent years, many decisions of the UN have been questioned,” he added, pointing to a growing need for accountability and alignment within global counter-terrorism efforts.