India has formally announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, positioning itself as a champion of global stability and equitable governance. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar introduced the 'SHANTI' framework—emphasizing Sustainability, Harmony, Accountability, Norms, Transparency, and Integrity—as India's blueprint for strengthening international decision-making. With decades of UN peacekeeping missions and substantial development contributions across the Global South, India aims to amplify emerging nations' voices and reform the Security Council's institutional effectiveness.

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