Elon Musk Criticises India's Exclusion From UN Security Council

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media to advocate for a major overhaul of United Nations bodies, labeling the current situation as untenable. Musk's criticism was sparked by UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressing concern over the absence of any African country in the UN Security Council.

In a post on X, Guterres highlighted the need for institutions to reflect the contemporary world and raised the question of Africa's underrepresentation. Responding to Guterres, Musk joined the conversation, stating that a revision of UN bodies is long overdue.

Musk's critique extended to India's exclusion from a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, a sentiment echoed by many who argue that the global organization needs to evolve to better represent the current geopolitical landscape. 

In Musk's post on X, he called India's absence from a permanent seat "absurd" and pointed out that, despite being the most populous country on Earth, India continues to lack a permanent seat on the prestigious Security Council.

American-Israeli businessman Michael Eisenberg weighed in on the discussion, amplifying the call for reform by suggesting that the UN should be dismantled and replaced with an entity exhibiting "real leadership." Eisenberg's comments were prompted by Guterres's post also.

The geopolitical dynamics involved in the quest for India's permanent seat were underscored, with four out of five permanent members of the UN Security Council supporting India's bid. However, the obstacle remains in the form of China, which possesses veto power and opposes India's inclusion.