Summary
The group has five special countries that can stop a decision with a veto.
India says the veto should be used carefully, not for just one country’s wishes.
They want all members to have a say and for the group to work better.
Key Points
5 points1
India wants the United Nations Security Council to change its rules.
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The five permanent members can stop a decision using a veto.
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India says the veto should be used responsibly and not for narrow interests.
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Reform should also look at who can be members and how the council works.
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India wants equal rights for all permanent members in a bigger council.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsveto
the power to stop a decision
permanent member
a country that always stays in the group
United Nations Security Council
the part of the United Nations that works on keeping peace
reform
changing rules to make them better
consensus
when everyone agrees
inequality
when things are not fair for everyone
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