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India rebuffs OIC's Jammu & Kashmir remarks, urges bloc to counsel Pakistan
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:38 PM
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New Delhi dismissed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's references to Jammu and Kashmir and called on the bloc to advise Pakistan against interference.
New Delhi has formally rejected recent statements by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that referenced the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government described the remarks as unwarranted interference in its internal affairs and reiterated its stance that the issue is a bilateral matter with Pakistan.
In a diplomatic note, India urged the OIC to use its influence to counsel Pakistan to respect India's sovereignty and to refrain from politicising the Kashmir dispute in international forums. The communication emphasized that any external commentary on the region should be avoided as it undermines peace efforts.
The move comes amid heightened sensitivities surrounding Kashmir, with India maintaining that its constitutional provisions and security measures are aimed at preserving stability. Officials indicated that the Indian stance will remain firm, and they expect the OIC to align its discourse with the principles of non-interference.
No further details were provided regarding any subsequent diplomatic engagements or responses from the OIC at this stage.
In a diplomatic note, India urged the OIC to use its influence to counsel Pakistan to respect India's sovereignty and to refrain from politicising the Kashmir dispute in international forums. The communication emphasized that any external commentary on the region should be avoided as it undermines peace efforts.
The move comes amid heightened sensitivities surrounding Kashmir, with India maintaining that its constitutional provisions and security measures are aimed at preserving stability. Officials indicated that the Indian stance will remain firm, and they expect the OIC to align its discourse with the principles of non-interference.
No further details were provided regarding any subsequent diplomatic engagements or responses from the OIC at this stage.