RESOLUTION IN CONGRESS SUPPORTING INDIA'S UNSC BID

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Washington, Feb 19 (PTI) Describing India as a rising global power, a bi-partisan resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives has expressed support for the country's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
         The resolution, introduced by Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings on Thursday and supported by half-a-dozen other lawmakers, has now been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
               Appreciating India for being a strong democratic ally, key economic partner and rising global power, the resolution favours its inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
           t encourages President Barack Obama to work with friends and allies of the US in the United Nations to effect India's inclusion on the Security Council.

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