Petal Gahlot
IndiadiplomatFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Petal Gahlot is an Indian diplomat known for her assertive and eloquent representation of India's stance on international platforms. Recently, she gained attention for her sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, where she criticized Pakistan's history of terrorism and accused the nation of using theatrics to distract from its actions. Gahlot's remarks underscored India's position on security issues and the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Petal Gahlot referred to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks while responding to remarks made by Pakistan’s representative.
'Hypocritical homilies about democratic rights': India flays Pakistan at UNIndia· 2026-09-26
India, through its First Secretary at the UN, Petal Gahlot, exercised the Right of Reply to reject Sharif’s claim about downed planes.
Pakistan, India exchange barbs at UN General Assembly - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-28
Petal Gahlot reminded the UN that Pakistan sheltered terrorists for a decade while pretending to partner in the war against terrorism.
For decades now, major international attacks traced to Pakistan: EAM Jaishankar | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-27
Petal Gahlot, first secretary at India’s permanent mission to the UN, emphasized India's position on bilateral discussions with Pakistan.
'No room for any third party': India at UN rejects Trump's ceasefire claim - issues warning to Pakistan on terror | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-27
Petal Gahlot is India's first secretary at India’s permanent mission who delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN.
Who is Petal Gahlot? Indian diplomat who delivered sharp rebuttal to Shehbaz Sharif at UN; countered Pak claims | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-27
Petal Gahlot is an Indian diplomat who sharply criticized Pakistan during the UN General Assembly.
'No degree of drama can conceal facts': India responds to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's remarks at UN; slams 'absurd theatrics' | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-27