India abstained from voting on a UN resolution on Afghanistan adopted on Monday. The resolution urged the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance. India expressed concern over terrorist groups exploiting Afghan soil, particularly Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

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• India abstained from UN General Assembly vote on Afghanistan crisis
• Resolution urged Taliban to reverse oppressive policies, adopt inclusive governance
• Passed with 116 votes for, 2 against (US, Israel), 12 abstentions including India, China, Russia
• India cited terror groups like LeT, JeM exploiting Afghan territory
• Ambassador Harish urged action against UN-designated terrorists, mentioned Pakistan indirectly
• Pakistan, despite tensions with Afghanistan, voted in favour
• Russia, first to recognize Taliban govt, abstained
• Jaishankar recently spoke with Afghan FM Muttaqi; possible meeting soon
• India welcomed Afghan condemnation of April 2025 Pahalgam attack
• India reaffirmed support for Afghan people; cited principle, pragmatism behind abstention