Former Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani has argued that India deserves a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, advocating for the UK to relinquish its position. He cites India’s growing global influence and the UK’s lack of active veto usage as key justifications. Mahbubani’s statement follows India’s ongoing push for UNSC reform, with Ambassador Yojna Patel emphasizing the need for a more transparent and text-based approach to negotiations.