--- title: "India Rejects Erdogan's Kashmir Remarks at UNGA" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/india-rejects-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/india-rejects-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-29T15:25:30.781Z" source_reported: "2026-09-29T14:59:06.000Z" updated: "2026-09-29T17:30:22.908Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 87 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-29T19:45:16.613649+00:00" --- # India Rejects Erdogan's Kashmir Remarks at UNGA *Ministry of External Affairs states no external party has locus standi on the issue.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Trust 68: multiple independent outlets and named MEA spokesperson provide corroborated statements, but no documents or figures cited. - Craft 87 of 100, higher is better. Critic 87: clear attribution, quotes from both sides, reasons given, specific names and dates, cohesive reporting. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: language is factual with mild emphasis; no clickbait or exaggerated headlines. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 29, 2026. - India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rejected Erdogan's remarks as "unwarranted references" to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. - Jaiswal stated that no external party has locus standi on the issue, as it pertains to India's territorial integrity and sovereignty. - Erdogan had previously mentioned Kashmir at the UNGA on September 22, 2026, calling for dialogue to resolve South Asian disputes. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of Kashmir during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 29, 2026. In response, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that no external party has locus standi on the matter. Jaiswal described Erdogan's references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as "unwarranted" during a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday. Jaiswal asserted that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter of India's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He added that any references to it by external parties are rejected. Erdogan had previously spoken about Kashmir at the UNGA on September 22, 2026, suggesting that disputes in South Asia, including Kashmir, should be addressed through dialogue within the framework of the UN Charter and relevant resolutions. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention the date of Erdogan's previous address to the UN General Assembly in September 2025, only that he had spoken about Kashmir then. The full reports from Times of India and Hindustan Times state that Erdogan previously mentioned Kashmir at the UNGA on September 22, 2026. No left-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (2) - Centre: 8% (1) - Right: 75% (9) 11 of 23 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-29T19:45:16.613649+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 20 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-29T20:15:46.116Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The Hindu and The Siasat Daily reported that India rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir made by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the UN General Assembly. Both outlets stated India called these remarks "unwarranted". - The reports noted India's assertion that no external party has standing on the Kashmir issue. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was quoted by The Hindu. - The Hindu's full report included that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. The Siasat Daily's digest did not contain this detail. ### Centre - The Hindustan Times report led on India's rejection of Turkish President Erdogan's remarks, quoting MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's assertion that the matter pertained to India's "sovereignty and territorial integrity" and that no external party had "locus standi" on the issue. The report also detailed Erdogan's previous statements on Kashmir at the UNGA in September 2025 and February 2025, noting India's consistent rejection of third-party mediation. ### Right - Reports from the right-rated outlets focused on India's rejection of Turkish President Erdogan's remarks and the assertion that no external party has locus standi on the Kashmir issue. Headlines from Times of India, Republic World, Latestly, India Today, Tribune India, ABP News, and aninews.in highlighted this stance. The Times of India report also mentioned Turkey's past actions, including forming a military alliance with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and noted India's consistent stance against third-party mediation. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 8 - high: 3 - unknown: 11 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/world/un-erdogan-kashmir-remark-india-reaction-external-interference-ags10) — India Takes a Tough Stand on Erdoğan's Mention of Kashmir at the UN, Saying that External Interference Is Unacceptable and Offering Advice. - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/national/india-rejects-kashmir-references-in-turkish-presidents-unga-address-as-unwarranted/article71525225.ece) — India rejects Kashmir references in Turkish President’s UNGA address as ‘unwarranted’ - [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/no-external-party-india-slams-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga/20260929.htm) — 'No external party...': India slams Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA - [Udaipur News | Udaipur Latest News | udaipur local news](https://udaipurkiran.com/india-rejects-erdogans-comments-on-jammu-and-kashmir) — India Rejects Erdogans Comments on Jammu and Kashmir - [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/india-hits-back-at-erdogan-over-jk-remarks) — India hits back at Erdogan over J&K remarks - OrissaPOST - [The Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/india-rejects-turkish-presidents-kashmir-remarks-at-unga-3550021) — India rejects Turkish president's Kashmir remarks at UNGA - [Sangbad Pratidin](https://sangbadpratidin.in/india/india-rejects-turkish-president-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga/pid/1362167) — Raising Kashmir Issue at UN! India Gives Strong Reply to 'Shameless' Erdogan - [gallinews.com](https://gallinews.com/india-rejects-erdogans-unwarranted-references-on-jk-says-no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-on-the-issue) — Read India rejects Erdogan's 'unwarranted references' on J&K, says no external party has any locus standi on the issue - Gallinews India - [Republic World](https://republicworld.com/world-news/no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-india-slams-turkish-president-erdogan-s-kashmir-remarks-at-unga-2026-09-29-137940) — 'No External Party Has Any Locus Standi': India Slams Turkish President Erdogan's Kashmir Remarks at UNGA - [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/india-news/mea-briefing-india-responds-on-us-tariffs-russia-summit-ganga-water-treaty-china-ties-and-kashmir-2026-09-29) — Ministry of External Affairs: India's Blunt Response to Turkiye's Comment, Randhir Said - Interference in Kashmir Is Not Acceptable; What Else Did He Say? - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/india/news/india-rejects-turkeys-president-recep-tayyip-erdogans-unwarranted-references-on-jammu-and-kashmir-7625909.html) — India Rejects Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘Unwarranted References’ on Jammu and Kashmir | 📰 LatestLY - [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/india-rejects-erdogans-remarks-on-jk-says-no-external-party-has-locus-standi) — India Rejects Erdogan’s Remarks on J&K, Says No External Party Has Locus Standi - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/india-hits-back-at-turkish-president-erdogans-unga-remarks-on-kashmir-says-no-external-party-has-locus-standi-3005968-2026-09-29) — India rejects Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir, says no external party has locus standi - [The Hans India](https://thehansindia.com/news/cities/new-delhi/india-rejects-erdogans-unwarranted-references-on-jk-says-no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-on-the-issue-1127039) — India rejects Erdogan's 'unwarranted references' on J&K, says no external party has any locus standi on the issue - [The Rahnuma Daily](https://therahnuma.com/india-rejects-erdogans-unwarranted-references-on-jk-says-no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-on-the-issue) — India rejects Erdogan's 'unwarranted references' on J&K, says no external party has any locus standi on the issue - [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/india-rejects-erdogans-unwarranted-references-on-jampk-says-no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-on-the-issue-2146504) — India rejects Erdogan's 'unwarranted references' on J&K, says no external party has any locus standi on the issue - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-india-slams-turkish-president-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga) — No external party has any locus standi: India slams Turkish President Erdogans Kashmir remarks at UNGA - The Tribune - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/no-external-party-has-locus-standi-india-rejects-erdogan-s-kashmir-remarks-at-unga-1868941) — ‘No External Party Has Locus Standi’: India Rejects Erdogan’s Kashmir Remarks At UNGA - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-india-slams-turkish-president-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga20260929194413) — "No external party has any locus standi": India slams Turkish President Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/india/news/story/turkey-erdogan-kashmir-unga-india-response-mea-randhir-jaiswal-turkey-ntc-agkp-dskc-2656695-2026-09-29) — 'This Is a Matter of India's Territorial Integrity', India's Blunt Response to Erdogan's Statement on Kashmir at the UN - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-locus-standi-india-rejects-turkey-president-erdogans-remarks-on-kashmir-at-unga/articleshow/134568765.cms) — 'No locus standi': India rejects Turkey President Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir at UNGA - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-rejects-turkish-president-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga-unwarranted-no-locus-standi-101790689693460.html) — ‘Unwarranted, no locus standi’: India rejects Turkish President Erdogan's Kashmir remarks at UNGA - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/29/india-rejects-erdogans-unwarranted-references-on-jk-says-no-external-party-has-any-locus-standi-on-the-issue) — India rejects Erdogan’s ‘unwarranted references’ on J&K, says no external party has any locus standi on the issue ## Questions **What did Turkey's President Erdogan say about Kashmir?** During his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 29, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of Kashmir. He had previously spoken on September 22, 2026, suggesting that South Asian disputes, including Kashmir, should be resolved through dialogue within the UN framework. **How did India respond to Erdogan's remarks?** India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rejected Erdogan's references to Jammu and Kashmir as "unwarranted." He stated that the issue concerns India's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and that no external party has any locus standi on the matter. **Has Turkey raised the Kashmir issue before?** Yes, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had previously mentioned Kashmir at the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2026. He also spoke about the issue in February 2025 during a visit to Pakistan, remarks which India had also rejected. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-erdogans-kashmir-remarks-at-unga. 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