Elon Musk pushes for India's permanent seat at UNSC — Should Pakistan react to it?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the owner of X, Tuesday put his weight behind India's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC) sparking concerns in Pakistan, which is the biggest antagonist of this demand as it firmly believes that a fascist state had no rightful place in a critical decision-making body. 

Elon Musk brought it up in a conversation, saying that powerful countries were hesitant to give it up. He also supported Africa's unanimity in gaining permanent membership in the UN, according to MyIndMakers.

Elon Musk expressed his views on United Nations reform through a post on X, stating, "At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. The problem is that those with excess power don't want to give it up. It is absurd that India, despite being the most populous country on Earth, does not have a permanent seat on the Security Council. In my opinion, Africa collectively should also have a permanent seat."

The demand for a permanent seat on the UNSC has been a contentious issue between India and Pakistan for years. The UNSC is a crucial international body responsible for maintaining global peace and security, and its decisions hold significant implications for nations worldwide. The call for a permanent seat is a testament to India's aspirations for greater influence on the global stage.

According to observers, Pakistan worries that India's permanent UNSC seat would grant it veto power, hindering its ability to raise issues vital to its interests, such as the Kashmir conflict. Furthermore, the South Asian country also fears India might use its newfound influence to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and undermine its regional standing.

Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the UN, pleaded for the organisation to adapt to the modern world. He questioned the Security Council's lack of one permanent African member, highlighting the necessity for institutions to reflect the modern world order rather than that of eight decades ago.

Guterres emphasised the September Summit of the Future as a chance to discuss global governance reforms and foster trust in a post dated January 21. India, meantime, has spent a total of 16 years serving as an eight-term non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

India, one of the G4 countries pushing for permanent membership in the UNSC and reform, is gaining more and more support around the world for its cause. The Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, expressed confidence in India's legitimate seat in the UNSC and highlighted the changing global sentiment.

While acknowledging that these kinds of opportunities are rarely given lightly, Jaishankar underlined the importance of taking advantage of them and the way that the world is beginning to view India as a legitimate player on the international scene.