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Equitable Representation
There are 10 non-permanent and 5 permanent members. Now, various

regions need to be accommodated.

Categories of membership

Member states that have demonstrated the capacity to shoulder the

responsibilities of the principal UN organ should have a presence to
ensure the legitimacy of the council. Thus, a new category of “semi-

permanent” should be included.

Veto Reforms
The power of veto is frequently cited as a major problem as the P5

members often influence the resolutions, making those countries suffer,
which rather need a platform to grow. Proposals include: limiting the

use of the veto to vital national security issues, requiring agreement

from multiple states before exercising the veto and abolishing the veto
entirely.

Benefits of Reforms in UNSC for India

Reforms in UNSC will pave the way for India to attain permanent

membership in the Security Council. By being a permanent member of the
UNSC, India will benefit in the following ways:

India will get the power to veto and have a greater say in world politics.

Being the largest democracy, India’s inclusion into the UNSC will make
the UNSC itself more democratic and inclusive.

Many smaller nations go unrepresented on world platforms like the
UNSC. Smaller nations look up to powerful and friendly nations like

India to protect their interests. Hence, by giving a representation to such
smaller states, our relations with such countries will definitely improve.