In a significant victory, India has overwhelmingly been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year period in a “competitive” election in which China and South Korea are still vying for the remaining seat from the Asia Pacific category. India secured an overwhelming 46 out of 53 votes. A second candidate is yet to be decided between South Korea and China and the
India received a resounding 46 out of 53 votes. A second candidate has yet to be chosen between South Korea and China, and voting for the remaining Asia-Pacific States member will resume later
India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for four years in a highly competitive election, which saw the country bag 46 out of 53 votes. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the news on Twitter while congratulating Team India at the UN.
The Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of equitable geographical distribution.