India is campaigning for a UNSC seat. Here is why it matters

India launched its campaign for a non-permanent UNSC seat for the 2028-29 term at UN Headquarters in New York on July 13 by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

India's guiding framework for the campaign is SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity) with the identifier #India4UNSC.

India's long-term goal is obtaining permanent membership in a reformed Security Council that reflects contemporary global realities.

India will compete against Tajikistan for the Asia-Pacific seat in the election scheduled for June 2027.

The campaign highlights the need for UNSC reform to overcome hurdles blocking India's ambitions.