India supports UN map but flags J&K, Ladakh depiction concerns

India voted in favour of the United Nations' new map while raising concerns about how Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are depicted on it. The country explained that its vote underscored "the underlying principle of promoting equal-area cartographic representation."

The move reflects India's position on ensuring accurate geographical representation of its territories at international forums, particularly given the sensitive nature of the J&K and Ladakh regions.