India’s case for permanent membership of the Security Council is as sound as any other giant. But, efficacy of such claims ultimately depends on how far Indians are able to garner the international support. The contemporary trend is in favour of India. For, France, Britain, Japan, Brazil and many countries have fully acknowledged India’s role and support her claim.

But, India has to see that promises are maintained and reforms are not biased. It has to man oeuvre public support for maintaining equality between all the members of Security Council. The indications of non-allocation of veto power to new members need to be addressed firmly. For this, India can lobby with other countries, either for time bound renunciation of veto power or its allocation to all the members. Veto Power

Power of the permanent members of the Security Council by which they can withhold decisions of the council on any matter that comes before it. It is an absolute power exercised by an individual country.