“Almost Irrelevant”: PM Modi Slams UN, International Organisations On Podcast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a podcast interview with American scientist Lex Fridman on Sunday, slammed the United Nations and other international organisations amid the rising global conflicts – referring to the ongoing Middle East wars and China – US tensions. According to PM Modi, the organisations have become “almost irrelevant” as there is “no reform” left in them.

“The international organisations that were created have become almost irrelevant, there is no reform in them. Institutions like the UN cannot play their role. People in the world who do not care about laws and rules are doing everything, no one is able to stop them,” he said.

Amid the raging global tensions, the PM reflected on the lessons from Covid-19 – which exposed the limitations of every nation and underscored the need for unity.

India’s bid for permanent seat at UNSC
For decades, India has been arguing that it deserves to be a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). New Delhi has said that the 15-nation council founded in 1945 is not fit for its purpose in the 21st Century and does not reflect contemporary geo-political realities. India last sat at the UN high table as a non-permanent member in 2021-22.

At present, the UNSC comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent member countries, which are elected for a two-year term by the General Assembly of the United Nations. The five permanent members are Russia, the UK, China, France, and the United States, which have the power to veto any substantive resolution. Ealrlier, UK, France and the US have voiced their support towards India becoming a part of the UNSC.