India on Monday issued a strong rebuttal to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over what it termed “unwarranted” and “factually incorrect” references made during the OIC foreign ministers’ conclave held in Turkiye.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) accused the OIC of being misled by Pakistan, which it said has “turned terrorism into statecraft,” and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter of India, beyond the purview of any external organisation.
The OIC had raised concerns about the alleged “social marginalisation” of Indian Muslims and called for strict adherence to bilateral agreements between India and Pakistan, including the Indus Waters Treaty. It also stressed the need for a peaceful resolution to all outstanding issues through dialogue.
In response, the MEA firmly rejected the statements, highlighting the OIC’s consistent failure to recognise the real and growing threat of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, as seen most recently in the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. India also dismissed Pakistan’s claim of Indian “military aggression” and defended its counterstrike—Operation Sindoor—as a precise, targeted, and justified act of self-defence against terrorist camps operating from Pakistani territory.
Calling out Pakistan’s credibility, the MEA said it was ironic for a nation with a “dismal human rights record” and a history of nurturing terrorists to attempt to lecture others on issues of counter-terrorism and minority rights. The statement concluded by urging the OIC to avoid becoming a platform for narrow political propaganda driven by Pakistan, warning that such misuse would only damage the OIC’s relevance and global standing.
