New Delhi Rejects OIC Resolutions on Kashmir, Blames Pakistan for Orchestrating Agenda

MEA Statement

The Ministry of External Affairs rejected references to India in resolutions adopted at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad, calling them malicious, biased and false, and accusing Pakistan of orchestrating them. The meeting took place on October 17-18, 2026. In its statement on Monday, the MEA said it was disappointed that the OIC allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for a bigoted agenda, reiterating that the group has no locus standi to comment on internal Indian matters.

Development and PoJK

The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India, and politically motivated propaganda cannot change that reality. Since the removal of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has experienced economic growth, better infrastructure, tourism, and direct connectivity benefits for its people. In contrast, the MEA stated that Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir faces violence, repression, and brutality by Pakistan against civilian protesters, which has killed scores of people including women and children. The ministry noted that media blackouts cannot hide these violations.

Outstanding Issues

The only remaining issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir are Pakistan vacating areas under its illegal and forcible occupation and stopping its support for cross-border terrorism. Addressing OIC insinuations of Islamophobia, the ministry called them a desperate attempt by Pakistan to divert attention from its own minority persecution, sectarian violence, governance failures, and political instability.

Context

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is an international body of Muslim-majority nations that frequently passes resolutions on regional issues. India maintains a consistent diplomatic stance that the organization has no authority or legal standing to comment on India's internal affairs.