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India, UN chief call for reforming UNSC urgently; Guterres says rule of law being 'replaced' by law of jungle

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:15 AM

UNITED NATIONS: India and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have called for urgently reforming the Security Council in the face of dire challenges to the world organisation.

India's Permanent Representative P. Harish on Monday said the reform must add permanent members to make the international rule of law effective when the world organisation “at its core is under strain”.

“Paralysis and lack of effectiveness in tackling conflicts remain a significant shortcoming” testing the UN’s credibility, he said at the Council’s high-level open debate on “Reaffirming International Rule of Law”.

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