New Delhi: India on Wednesday registered a massive victory in the UN Statistical Commission election-securing 46 out of 53 votes, leaving rivals ROK (23) China(19) and UAE(15) far behind. This was a multi-cornered election, four candidates for two seats.
Soon after the victory, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter and congratulated team India. "India elected to the highest UN 🇺🇳 statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election."