These UN experts are really not on the UN staff. The have merely a UN stamp and speak for themselves. They are activists in their own right with their political and social prejudices. This is the explanation the UNHRC gives: “Special Rapporteurs/Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights office acts as the secretariat for Special Procedures, the experts serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including OHCHR and the UN. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the UN or OHCHR.” This is serious flaw in the working of the OHCHR. These activists speak for themselves but create the impression that that speak for the UN.

“We may not have agreed with all her judgments or positions. That should not diminish our respect for her courage, independence and achievements.” Should we paper over so lightly her record of repeatedly targeting India on human rights during her career. She never condemned as UNHCR High Commissioner Pakistan sponsored terrorism against India. Much worse, she did not condemn Pakistan for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Her personal rhetoric on the attack was condemnable. Instead of pointing to external state sponsorship or naming Pakistan, she said this: "Whenever there is an act of terrorism, one points fingers at neighbouring countries, thereby absolving oneself of all responsibility... Terrorists need not be from outside; they can be home grown. When you accuse others, you fail to take steps to correct the problem at home." She not only gave a pass to Pakistan, she insinuated this terrorist attack had local origins. What is the case for rejoicing in her Nobel Peace Prize?

You are misinformed. UNMOGP has no role on the Indian side. They can’t enter J&K. They have a small liaison office in Delhi which we ignore. We have not expelled them because they are irrelevant. China attacked us in 1962. Russian veto ended that mischievous move in the UNSC. Even so, by your date line, for 64 years the UN ignored the Kashmir issue., till 2019 when a mischievous attempt by China fizzled out. The UNGA hasn’t passed any resolution on J&K. As for the OIC, which is an Islamic club no one now bothers about, ask yourself why Turkey plays such an active anti- Indian role in it. You took the chairmanship of the OIC contact group on Kashmir. Beyond all this, in the Simla Agreement of 1972, Pakistan agreed that the Kashmir issue will be addressed bilaterally by the two countries. The irrelevance of the OIC is exposed on the Palestine issue, recalling it was set up after the Al Aqsa incident. Gaza has been destroyed and the West Bank is under more and more duress. Key OIC countries have now diplomatic ties with Israel. As ambassador to Turkey I knew Kandemir,,Ozceri and Sanberk very well. Gentlemen. Constructive. Very friendly towards India. You seem to be influenced by the dilution of secularism in Turkey and have imbibed Islamism under Erdogan. Incidentally, I was the equivalent of the Undersecretary in your system.