Question

Give any three suitable arguments to support India's candidature for the permanent membership of the U.N. Security Council.

Answer 1

The following criteria have been proposed:-

1. India is the second most populous country in the world comprising almost one-fifth of the world’s population.
2. It is the largest democracy in the world and has been a part of almost all the initiatives by the UN.
3. It has played an important role in helping UN with its peacekeeping efforts.
4. It has been a regular financial contributor to the UN and never faltered on its payments.
5. Its economic emergence on the world stage due to its policies of liberalisation and globalisation has enhanced its stake for membership.