The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly rejected the comments made during the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting concerning Jammu and Kashmir. The MEA stated that the OIC lacks the authority to comment on issues that are fundamentally internal to India. This assertion was made in light of the OIC meeting held in Baghdad on October 17-18, where references to India were described as malicious and biased.

Allegations of Misuse by Pakistan

The MEA accused Pakistan of orchestrating the anti-India references during the OIC meeting. In its statement, the ministry expressed disappointment that the OIC has allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for what it termed a “bigoted agenda.” The ministry categorically rejected the resolutions passed at the meeting, asserting that they were unfounded and driven by political motivations.

According to the MEA, Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are integral parts of India, and politically motivated propaganda cannot alter this reality. The ministry highlighted the significant economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370, noting improvements in infrastructure, tourism, and connectivity that have directly benefited the local populace.

In contrast, the MEA pointed out the situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), where it alleged that the Pakistani government has engaged in violence and repression against civilian protesters. The ministry claimed that numerous civilians, including women and children, have been killed, and that human rights violations in the region have been obscured by media blackouts.

Call for Pakistan to Address Occupation Issues

The MEA further stated that the primary issues related to Jammu and Kashmir that require attention are Pakistan’s vacating areas it occupies illegally and its ongoing support for cross-border terrorism. The ministry emphasised that these matters should be addressed rather than allowing fabricated narratives to dominate discussions.

Additionally, the MEA dismissed insinuations regarding Islamophobia included in the OIC resolutions as desperate attempts by Pakistan to divert international attention from its own record of minority persecution and sectarian violence. The ministry described these references as part of a broader strategy to distract from governance failures and political instability within Pakistan.

The MEA’s statement concluded by raising concerns about the credibility and integrity of the OIC, given its repeated endorsement of what it termed “patently malicious propaganda” from Pakistan. The ministry expressed hope that OIC member states would take steps to reform the organisation and ensure that it does not become a platform for political agendas that undermine its intended purpose.

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