International Relations

Choose the Correct Answer

Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
India has consistently opposed the expansion of the veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). While India supports the reform and expansion of the UNSC to include more permanent and non-permanent members- particularly from the developing world-it has maintained that the existing veto power held by the five permanent members (P5) is undemocratic and discriminatory.
India argues that the veto system undermines the democratic and representative character of the United Nations, as it allows a handful of countries to override the collective will of the majority. Therefore, while India aspires for a permanent seat on the Council, it does not seek veto power for new members and advocates instead for a more equitable and rules-based multilateral system.
Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains India's stance on veto expansion.