BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Pakistan of engaging in “attacks on schools and health workers”. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during a session focused on the Promotion and Protection of Child Rights, Dubey claimed that Pakistan has committed “flagrant” violations of the United Nations (UN) Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda. He ridiculed Islamabad regarding this issue and referenced Pakistan’s Operation Sindoor, asserting that India is implementing various initiatives aimed at safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. He stated, “In BJP vs Pakistan UN, Pakistan has failed to meet even the fundamental obligations under the CAAC.
We express our gratitude to the Special Rapporteur for her positive remarks on India’s children-focused programs, including the Child Helpline 1098 and the Ujjwala Yojana.” During his address, Dubey also acknowledged the Special Rapporteur’s comments about Afghan children’s rights, emphasizing that ensuring a safe environment for their growth and development is a national priority. He categorized Pakistan as one of the “most serious violators” of the UN’s CAAC agenda and argued that it has been attempting to divert the international community’s attention from its severe internal record of child abuse and exploitation.
Dubey reiterated, “My delegation expresses appreciation to the Special Rapporteur for the encouraging words about India’s children-focused programs, including the Child Helpline 1098 for emergency assistance to children in distress and the Ujjwala Yojana, which aims to prevent and rehabilitate victims of child trafficking and sexual exploitation.” He asserted that Pakistan “stands in stark contrast” and remains one of the most significant offenders under the CAAC agenda, condemning its ongoing efforts to distract the global community from the serious human rights violations occurring within its borders, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s 2025 report on the CAAC and the persistent cross-border terrorism it exports and supports.
Dubey further accused Pakistan of conducting attacks on “schools and health workers,” citing the documented incidents of Pakistan’s aggression against health workers and educational institutions, particularly girls’ schools, and instances of cross-border shelling and airstrikes by Pakistan that have resulted in casualties among Afghan children.