NEW DELHI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk called India not having a permanent seat in the united nations security council (UNSC) ‘absurd‘ and said that countries who have excess power don’t want to give it up.
This discussion was sparked by UN secretary-general António Guterres, who expressed his concern about the absence of any African nation as a permanent member of the security council.
Guterres took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice his disappointment, questioning how it was possible for Africa to still lack a single permanent member in the Security Council. He emphasized the need for institutions to reflect the realities of today’s world rather than those of 80 years ago.
This discussion was sparked by UN secretary-general António Guterres, who expressed his concern about the absence of any African nation as a permanent member of the security council.
Guterres took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice his disappointment, questioning how it was possible for Africa to still lack a single permanent member in the Security Council. He emphasized the need for institutions to reflect the realities of today’s world rather than those of 80 years ago.
Responding to Guterres’ post, Michael Eisenberg, an American-born Israeli venture capitalist, raised the issue of India’s representation. He questioned why India was not being considered for permanent membership. Eisenberg went further by suggesting the dismantling of the United Nations and the creation of a new organization with stronger leadership.
Responding to Eisenberg’s tweet, Musk said, “India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd.”
Four out five permanent member nations of the UNSC have always supported India’s candidature for a permanent seat in the top world body.
