India, Oct. 24 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched a sharp attack on the United Nations on Thursday, saying the global body has failed to live up to its founding principles and no longer reflects present-day realities.

Speaking at an event in New Delhi marking the 80th anniversary of the UN, he said, "all is not well with the UN."

He questioned its credibility on issues of peace, security, and terrorism.

"The UN's decision-making neither reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. Its debates are increasingly polarised and its working visibly gridlocked," Jaishankar said.

He accused the UN of "lip service" on matters of global peace, particularly its failure to hold accountable those who shield terrorist o...