# India rejects OIC Kashmir remarks, asks it to counsel Pakistan

2026-09-23T13:17:09+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

India on Wednesday rejected as 'unwarranted and factually incorrect' the references to Jammu and Kashmir made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group. The Ministry of External Affairs said the OIC has no locus standi to comment on matters internal to India and that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of the country. The MEA said repeated endorsement of 'politically motivated propaganda' raises questions about the OIC's credibility. India added that instead of giving Pakistan a platform, the OIC should counsel Islamabad to address terrorism emanating from territories under its control. The OIC Contact Group, which includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan, met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The four reports uniformly carry the MEA's statement without additional commentary, making this a straight wire-style story. The core facts are consistent: India rejected the OIC references, asserted its sovereignty, and criticised Pakistan's record on terrorism. No outlet adds independent sourcing or framing that would suggest a stance. The coverage reflects diplomatic posturing with no new escalation. The UNGA session continues this week, and any further OIC statements will test whether the exchange deepens.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/no-locus-standi-meas-stern-response-on-so-called-oic-groups-jammu-and-kashmir-reference-101790161586344.html>
  Leads with MEA statement, no added commentary or slant
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/unwarranted-india-rejects-oics-kashmir-references-slams-outfit-for-giving-platform-to-pakistan/articleshow/134437755.cms>
  Reports India's rejection and Pakistan's response without bias
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-categorically-rejects-oic-contact-groups-remarks-on-kashmir/article71499780.ece>
  Straight news report, includes OIC's own wording and India's response
- news.abplive.com (neutral report) <https://news.abplive.com/news/better-counsel-pakistan-india-hits-back-at-oic-over-j-k-references-1867989>
  Concise factual report, no editorialising

Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Ministry of External Affairs, OIC, Pakistan, UN General Assembly
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