--- title: "India wants veto power for all UNSC members" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/india-wants-veto-power-for-all-unsc-members" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/india-wants-veto-power-for-all-unsc-members" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/india-wants-veto-power-for-all-unsc-members.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/india-wants-veto-power-for-all-unsc-members" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-10-27T04:25:43.059Z" source_reported: "2026-10-27T04:03:16.000Z" updated: "2026-10-27T04:25:43.059Z" trust_score: 76 critic_score: 72 hype_score: 28 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-27T05:30:10.669399+00:00" --- # India wants veto power for all UNSC members *New Delhi argues for equal rights and responsibilities in a reformed Security Council.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Named official Parvathaneni Harish provides source; multiple independent outlets corroborate; specific veto figures given. - Craft 72 of 100, higher is better. Explains reform importance, quotes Harish, separates facts from comment, includes specific figures, but reads like a press release. - Hype 28 of 100, lower is better. Headline is strong but body matches claim; no sensational language beyond standard reporting. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - India has called for reforms to the UN Security Council, demanding that all permanent members of a reformed council should have equal veto rights. - India's permanent representative, Parvathaneni Harish, stated that the veto power should be exercised with restraint and not as a tool for narrow political interests. - Harish noted that the veto has been exercised 331 times on approximately 200 resolutions throughout the UN's history. - India also highlighted the existence of a 'de facto veto' through consensus, which can block decisions without formal use of the veto. India has called for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council, stating that all permanent members of a reformed council must have equal rights and responsibilities, including the veto power. Parvathaneni Harish, India's permanent representative to the UN, delivered the statement at the United Nations General Assembly. He argued that the veto should be used with restraint and not as an instrument for narrow political interests, particularly concerning international peace and security. India also opposes proposals for a separate category of permanent members without veto power, viewing such arrangements as deepening existing inequalities. Harish stated that the veto has been exercised 331 times on around 200 resolutions in the UN's history. He noted that two of the five permanent members have not used the veto in over three and a half decades, while most vetoes or threats of vetoes have originated from only three of the permanent members. India also raised concerns about an 'effective or de facto veto' that can be exercised through the practice of consensus, allowing a single member to block presidential statements or decisions without a formal veto. ## Disagreement on the number of vetoes Parvathaneni Harish stated that the veto has been exercised 331 times on around 200 resolutions, according to the Times of India. Hindustan Times also reported Harish stating the veto has been exercised 331 times on around 200 resolutions. Other reports did not specify the exact number of times the veto has been exercised. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports or digests mention the specific number of resolutions on which the veto has been exercised, nor do they detail the 'de facto veto' mechanism discussed by India's representative. The centre-rated report from Hindustan Times also omits these specific details. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 11% (1) - Right: 89% (8) 8 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-27T05:30:10.669399+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-27T06:15:08.655Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The Hindustan Times led on India's call for reforms and the equitable distribution of veto powers. It quoted India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stating that the veto should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency and that it carries an immense burden of responsibility requiring restraint. The report highlighted that the disproportionate exercise of veto power by a few members has undermined the Council's credibility. It also mentioned India's alignment with the Common African Position on UNSC reform. ### Right - Reports from right-rated outlets focused on India's demand for equal veto rights for all permanent members of a reformed UN Security Council. Several reports highlighted India's stance that new permanent members without veto power would be 'second-class' citizens within the council, as reported by The Hindu Business Line and India Today. Moneycontrol and ABP News noted India's call for restraint in using the veto and its alignment with the Common African Position. Multiple right-rated outlets, including Deccan Chronicle and ANI, also mentioned India's statement that the veto should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency. NDTV reported India calling for equal veto rights in UN Security Council reform. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 6 - high: 3 - unknown: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly](https://pragativadi.com/india-demands-comprehensive-un-security-council-reforms-calls-for-veto-power-expansion-to-all-permanent-members) — ​India Demands Comprehensive UN Security Council Reforms, Calls for Veto Power Expansion to All Permanent Members - [uttamhindu.com](https://uttamhindu.com/at-the-un-india-raised-questions-regarding-the-use-of-the-veto-power-stating-that-it-should-be-used-for-peace-not-for-political-gain) — India Raised Questions on the Use of Veto Power in the UN, Saying – It Should Be Used for Peace, Not for Political Gain. - [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/world-news/india-asserts-veto-must-be-held-by-all-permanent-un-security-council-members-12240673) — India Calls for Equal Veto Rights in UN Security Council Reform - [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/india-calls-for-veto-powers-for-all-un-security-council-members-amid-reforms-push-in-world-body-3019346) — India calls for veto powers for all UN Security Council members amid reforms push in world body - [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/new-unsc-permanent-members-without-veto-would-be-second-class-india/article71629664.ece) — New UNSC permanent members without veto would be 'second-class': India - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/un-security-council-reform-india-demands-veto-equality-permanent-members-ptag-3025762-2026-10-27) — India rejects second-class permanent seats in UN Security Council reform - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india-calls-for-un-security-council-reforms-says-veto-should-not-be-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-1873284) — 'Veto Must Be Used With Restraint': India Pushes For Comprehensive UN Security Council Reforms - [subahsavere.news](https://epaper.subahsavere.news/duniya/india-un-veto-power-restraint-security-council-reforms) — India Questions Use of Veto in UN, Seeks Reforms - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/veto-should-be-held-by-all-permanent-members-india-at-un/articleshow/135223288.cms) — 'Veto should be held by all permanent members': India at UN - [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/veto-should-be-held-by-all-permanent-members-india-at-un) — ‘Veto should be held by all permanent members’: India at UN - [Deccan Chronicle](https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/world/india-calls-for-unsc-reforms-says-veto-power-must-extend-to-all-members-1999175) — India Calls for UNSC Reforms, Says Veto Power Must Extend to All Members - [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/world/india-calls-unsc-reform-veto-should-not-be-an-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-nkr24) — India's Clear Statement at the UN: Veto Should Not Be a Political Exercise, Reiterates Demand for UNSC Reform - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/shouldnt-be-an-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-india-calls-for-veto-powers-for-all-un-security-council-members-amid-reform-push-101793068345698.html) — 'Shouldn't be an instrument of narrow political expediency': India calls for veto powers for all UN Security Council members amid reform push - [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/news/india/india-flags-de-facto-veto-calls-for-time-bound-comprehensive-unsc-reforms-14060739.html) — India flags 'de facto veto', calls for time-bound, comprehensive UNSC reforms - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/10/26/india-decries-disguised-de-facto-veto-preventing-unsc-reform-advancing) — India decries ‘disguised, de facto veto’ preventing UNSC reform advancing - [ugandanews.net](https://ugandanews.net/news/279399067/veto-should-not-be-an-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-india-at-un-calls-for-comprehensive-security-council-reforms) — "Veto should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency": India at UN calls for comprehensive Security Council reforms - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/us/veto-should-not-be-an-instrument-of-narrow-political-expediency-india-at-un-calls-for-comprehensive-security-council-reforms20261027064950) — "Veto should not be an instrument of narrow political expediency": India at UN calls for comprehensive Security Council reforms ## Questions **What is India's position on veto power at the UN Security Council?** India advocates for comprehensive reforms of the UN Security Council, arguing that all permanent members of a reformed council should possess equal veto rights. India's permanent representative, Parvathaneni Harish, stated that the veto should be used with restraint and not for narrow political interests. **How many times has the veto been used at the UN?** According to India's permanent representative, Parvathaneni Harish, the veto has been exercised 331 times on approximately 200 resolutions throughout the UN's history. He noted that most vetoes have come from only three of the five permanent members. **What is the 'de facto veto' India mentioned?** India's representative highlighted a 'de facto veto' that operates through the practice of consensus within the Security Council. This allows a single member to block presidential statements or decisions without formally using the veto power, often without explanation. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/india-wants-veto-power-for-all-unsc-members. 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