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Key Points

5 points
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India wants the United Nations Security Council to be reformed comprehensively.

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The veto power held by the five permanent members should be used responsibly.

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Reform should also cover who can be members, the council’s size, and how decisions are made.

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All permanent members should have equal rights in a larger council.

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India urges text‑based talks with set milestones to advance the reforms.

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Summary

It highlighted that the veto has been used many times and can hinder the council’s credibility, urging reforms that also address membership, size, and decision‑making procedures.

India supports equal rights for all permanent members in an expanded council and stresses that limiting the veto alone will not solve the imbalance.

The country calls for text‑based negotiations with clear timelines to move the reform process forward.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
veto
the authority to block a decision
permanent member
a country that always remains on the council
United Nations Security Council
the United Nations body that deals with international peace and security
reform
making changes to improve a system
consensus
general agreement among all participants
inequality
a situation where something is not equal or fair
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