India Abstains on UNGA Gaza Ceasefire Vote, June 2025
Why in the news
India skipped voting for a UNGA ceasefire resolution on Gaza that nonetheless passed by a large margin.
Key facts
- Vote on 13 June 2025: India abstained, versus a vote in favour in December 2024.
About the UNGA
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | One of six principal organs of the UN |
| Basis | Chapter IV of the UN Charter |
| Formed / session | 1945; 79th session; President Philemon Yang |
| Members | 193, one vote each |
| Voting | Simple majority; two-thirds for budget, peace and security, membership |
Functions
- Approves budget, elects non-permanent Security Council members, appoints the Secretary-General.
- Adopts non-binding resolutions; can recommend action under Uniting for Peace when the Council is deadlocked.
Exam angle
- Governing chapter: Chapter IV; resolutions are non-binding.