‘Absurd’: Elon Musk On India Not Having Permanent Seat In UNSC Despite Being ‘Most Populous Country’

This comes after UN secretary-general António Guterres his concern about the absence of any African nation as a permanent member of the security council.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk termed India not having a  permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as ‘absurd’, adding that countries who have excess power don’t want to give it up. This comes after UN secretary-general António Guterres raised his concern about the absence of any African nation as a permanent member of the security council. Guterres took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice his disappointment, questioning how it was possible for Africa to still lack a single permanent member in the Security Council. He emphasized the need for institutions to reflect the realities of today’s world rather than those of 80 years ago.

Responding to Guterres’ post, Michael Eisenberg, an American-born Israeli venture capitalist, raised the issue of India’s representation. He questioned why India was not being considered for permanent membership. Eisenberg went further by suggesting the dismantling of the United Nations and the creation of a new organization with stronger leadership.

To which Tesla chief said, “India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd.”

At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies.

Problem is that those with excess power don’t want to give it up.

India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd.

Africa collectively should…

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2024

Currently, the UNSC consists of five permanent members and ten non-permanent members, elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly. The five permanent members—Russia, the UK, China, France, and the United States—hold veto power over any substantial resolution