I. Role and permanent membership of U.N.: The efficiency of peace maintenance in the world depends on the effectiveness of the Security Council but the council has suffered in this legend due to its outdated, unchanged membership. Presently the permanent membership of the Security Council is confined to US, Russia, Great Britain, France and China. However, such composition of the Security Council does not take into account the current global power configuration which has changed since the days when these countries were inducted as permanent members.

II. India's claim for a permanent seat in Security Council and Justification:

(i) India is the second most populous country in the world comprising almost one fifth of the world population.

(ii) India is also the world's largest democracy.

(iii) India has participated in virtually all of the initiatives of the U.N.

(iv) It's role in the UN's peacekeeping efforts is a long and substantial one.

(v) India has emerged as a potential economic power in the world.

(vi) India has also made regular financial contributions to the UN and never faltered on its payments.

(vii) Since India has emerged as the fourth fastest growing economy and also because of the leadership it has provided in all international fora, its contribution to UN peacekeeping, its track record in espousing the cause of the third world, India has strong case for a permanent seat in the Security Council we are getting support from many friendly countries. A final decision on the matter is likely to take some time, because of its complexity.

All above mentioned factors justify India's claim to a permanent seat in the Security Council.