India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

India abstains from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, claiming that the draught resolution did not reflect its views.

India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying its views have not been reflected in the draft resolution and a “consultative and constructive” approach involving Myanmar's neighbouring countries is important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue. The UNGA adopted a resolution on Myanmar on Friday that called “upon the Myanmar armed forces to respect the people's will as freely expressed by results of the general election of November 8, 2020, to end the state of emergency, to respect all human rights of people of Myanmar and to allow the sustained democratic transition of Myanmar, including the opening of the democratically elected parliament, and by working towards bringing all national institutions, including the armed forces, under a fully inclusive civilian government that is representative of the people's will”. The resolution was adopted with 119 countries voting 'yes', Belarus voting 'no' and India along with 35 other countries abstaining, including China and Russia.