India re-elected to UNHRC
After receiving significant number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group, the country has been elected for the period of 2015-17.
India's first term in the international body is due to end on Dec 31 this year.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement said PM Narendra Modi has expressed joy on India being re-elected to UNHRC. India emerged on top among the Asian group and has been re-elected to UNHRC.
MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted: "India tops Asian group and is re-elected to UN Human Rights Council. India -162 votes; Indonesia -152; Bangladesh -149; Qatar -142 elected."
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