India Denounces OIC's Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir
India's Ministry of External Affairs criticizes the OIC's comments on Jammu and Kashmir, labeling them as biased and orchestrated by Pakistan.
India rejects OIC's anti-India resolutions from the October 2026 meeting.
MEA emphasizes Jammu and Kashmir's status as integral to India.
Concerns raised over OIC's credibility due to Pakistan's influence.
On Monday, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly rejected the remarks made during the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting regarding Jammu and Kashmir. The MEA stated that the OIC lacks the authority to comment on issues that are strictly internal to India, asserting that the references made were malicious and orchestrated by Pakistan.
The MEA's statement specifically addressed the resolutions passed during the OIC meeting held in Baghdad on October 17-18, 2026. It described the comments as biased and false, expressing disappointment that the OIC has allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for its agenda. The ministry reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are integral parts of India, and that politically motivated propaganda cannot change this reality.
In its statement, the MEA highlighted the significant economic growth and benefits that Jammu and Kashmir has experienced since the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the region. This development includes improvements in infrastructure, tourism, and connectivity, contrasting sharply with the situation in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), where the MEA accused Pakistan of violence and repression against civilians.
The MEA further pointed out that the only issues regarding Jammu and Kashmir that need addressing are Pakistan's illegal occupation and its support for cross-border terrorism. It criticized the OIC for perpetuating fabricated narratives against India, including insinuations of Islamophobia, which it described as a diversion from Pakistan's own issues of minority persecution and governance failures.
In conclusion, the MEA raised serious questions about the credibility and integrity of the OIC, urging its members to reform the organization and move beyond the narratives pushed by Pakistan. The ongoing tensions and the international discourse surrounding Jammu and Kashmir remain pivotal in regional politics, with implications for India's diplomatic relations and security strategies.
