Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation

'Has no say in internal matters': India calls OIC remarks on J&K baseless

India on Thursday rejected certain remarks on Jammu and Kashmir by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying it does not have any locus standi to speak on internal matters of the country. In a statement, the OIC on Monday expressed its "full solidarity" with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in what it called their "legitimate quest for the right to self-determination". India trashed the remarks. "We reject those statements. They don't have any locus standi to speak on matters which are internal to India," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing. To a question on reports of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's planned trip to Dhaka next month, Jaiswal said India expects action against him wherever he goes. "He is a fugitive. He is wanted in India. So, we expect that wherever he goes, those people will take due action against him, and meet our security concerns," Jaiswal said. Naik is wanted by the Indian authoritie

India rejects OIC remarks as 'unwarranted', slams Pakistan's influence

India on Monday slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making "unwarranted" and "factually incorrect" references to it while coming under influence of Pakistan, which turned terrorism into "statecraft". India's strong reactions came after a two-day foreign ministerial conclave of the OIC in Turkiye criticised New Delhi on a range of issues including what it said is "social marginalisation" of Indian Muslims. The OIC also called for strict adherence to bilateral pacts between India and Pakistan, including the Indus Waters Treaty and stressed the need for a broad-based dialogue for peaceful settlement of all outstanding disputes. "India categorically rejects the unwarranted and factually incorrect references to India at the OIC council of foreign ministers' meeting," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. "These statements, driven by Pakistan, which has turned terrorism into statecraft, reflect the continued misuse of the OIC platform for narro

India slams OIC's statement on Kashmir, says 'absurd, at Pakistan's behest'

OIC's statement called for restraint between India and Pakistan, and urged peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue in line with UN resolutions and international law

Centre rejects OIC's comments on SC verdict on revocation of Art 370 in J-K

India on Wednesday strongly rejected the comments by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court's verdict upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the OIC's action at the behest of a "serial violater of human rights and an unrepentant promoter of cross border terrorism" makes its action even more questionable. Though Bagchi did not name any country, it was clear that the reference was towards Pakistan. "India rejects the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on a judgement of the Indian Supreme Court. It is both ill informed and ill intended," Bagchi said. "That OIC does so at the behest of a serial violater of human rights and an unrepentant promoter of cross border terrorism makes its action even more questionable. Such statements only undermine OIC's ..

OIC delegation to be in Afghanistan to discuss women's right to education

Amid the ongoing violation of the rights of Afghan women under the Taliban regime, the OIC has planned to send a delegation to the country to discuss women's rights to education and employment

India warns against ignoring hate aimed at Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism

Rejecting OIC's criticism as "divisive," India has said that efforts to combat religiophobia will not succeed if the rising hatred against Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism is ignored

India deals with diplomatic storm after controversy over remarks on Prophet

Several Islamic countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Bahrain, Maldives and Oman denounced the comments of BJP leaders comments on Prophet Mohammad

'Narrow-minded': India slams OIC on Prophet Mohammad controversy

Says the reaction is 'motivated, misleading and mischievous'

PM Modi's patronage to hate politics has brought disgrace to India: AAP

It also slammed the BJP-led Centre over targeted killings by terrorists in Kashmir and alleged that the valley has been witnessing scenes similar to those of the 1990s because of the Modi government

India rejects OIC's comments over controversial remarks against Prophet

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by two BJP functionaries

LIVE: Yogi govt issues new rules to ensure safety of working women

No female worker shall be bound to work without her written consent before 6 am and after 7 pm

India slams OIC for 'unwarranted' comments on delimitation exercise in J&K

India's strong reaction came after the OIC criticised New Delhi over the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir.

South Asia peace not possible without resolving Kashmir dispute: OIC group

The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir said on Wednesday that lasting peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without a settlement of the Kashmir issue.

'Beijing has no locus standi': India rejects China's references on Kashmir

The government on Wednesday rejected the "uncalled reference" to Jammu and Kashmir by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and said matters related to the union territory "are entirely the internal affairs of India".Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said other countries including China have no locus standi to comment."We reject the uncalled reference to India by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his speech at the Opening Ceremony. Matters related to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from public judgement of their internal issues," Bagchi said.His response came in response to media queries on reference to Jammu and Kashmir made by Chinese Foreign Minister in his speech at OIC meet in Pakistan.Addressing the OIC ...

Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC starts meeting today in Islamabad

The Council of the Foreign Ministers (CFMs) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) began their meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Chinese FM to be special guest at OIC meet hosted by Pakistan

Pakistan has invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend the upcoming conference of Foreign Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad as a "guest of honour"

India hits out at OIC for 'misleading' comments on dress code row

India on Tuesday hit out at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its "misleading" comments in the wake of the dress code row

OIC nations pledge fund for Afghanistan as millions face hunger, poverty

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has vowed to set up a humanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan as the country is witnessing a major crisis with millions facing poverty and hunger.

OIC's reluctance to convene FMs meeting on Kashmir upsets Pakistan

Pakistan has been pushing the 57-member organisation for the foreign ministers' meeting since India revoked the special status of the Jammu and Kashmir in last August

At a presser alongside Pak's Qureshi, OIC Secy General raises Kashmir issue

OIC Secretary General's Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir Yousef M Al Dobeay made the remarks at a press conference alongside Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here