United Nations: India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time to a three-year term starting next year with a pledge to be a bridge-builder.

After India’s election by the General Assembly was announced on Tuesday, Permanent Representative P Harish said, “This election reflects India’s unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms”.

He added in his X post “We look forward to serve this objective during our tenure”.

Making its nomination, India said its candidature “is a reflection of India’s dedication to advancing the principles of human rights globally, fostering dialogue and bridging divides to achieve collective progress”.

“India’s enduring philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva kutumbakam’ (‘The world is one family’) underscores its unw

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