India rejects UN Special Rapporteur's objection over G20 meet in J&K
The Statesman|May 17, 2023
The government today rejected the objection raised by the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues over New Delhi's decision to hold a G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that it was India's prerogative to host meetings in any part of the country.
India rejects UN Special Rapporteur's objection over G20 meet in J&K

The Indian mission to the UN in Geneva tweeted; "We @IndiaUNGeneva strongly reject the statement issued by SR on minority issues @fernanddev & the baseless & unwarranted allegations in it. As G20 President, it's India's prerogative to host its meetings in any part of the country."

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