--- title: "India rejects OIC Jammu and Kashmir references" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-oic-jammu-and-kashmir-references" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/india-rejects-oic-jammu-and-kashmir-references" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-oic-jammu-and-kashmir-references.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/india-rejects-oic-jammu-and-kashmir-references" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-23T14:25:43.704Z" source_reported: "2026-09-23T13:27:49.621Z" updated: "2026-09-23T14:25:43.704Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-23T16:00:14.759286+00:00" --- # India rejects OIC Jammu and Kashmir references *Ministry of External Affairs calls remarks 'unwarranted and factually incorrect'* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to MEA statement; one full report and 15 digests. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together; quotes and right of reply are present. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headlines are direct and factual, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - India rejected remarks on Jammu and Kashmir in an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) communique, calling them 'unwarranted and factually incorrect'. - The Ministry of External Affairs stated the OIC has no locus standi to comment on matters internal to India. - Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed a ministerial meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir in New York. - India urged the OIC to counsel Pakistan over terrorism instead of providing a platform for propaganda. India has rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir made in a joint communique by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the remarks as 'unwarranted and factually incorrect' and stated that the OIC has no locus standi to comment on matters internal to India. The MEA reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The response from India followed a ministerial meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir in New York, attended by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Dar urged OIC member states to maintain a unified position on Jammu and Kashmir at international forums and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to a settlement in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. The MEA stated that the OIC's repeated endorsement of such narratives raises questions about the organisation's credibility. India urged the OIC to counsel Pakistan over terrorism instead of providing it a platform to propagate what India described as fabricated and motivated propaganda. ## Disagreement on OIC's role The Ministry of External Affairs stated the OIC has no locus standi to comment on matters internal to India. The OIC, however, reiterated its support for the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, according to the amarujala.com digest. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressing the OIC meeting. None of the centre-rated digests mention Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressing the OIC meeting. None of the right-rated digests mention Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressing the OIC meeting. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 11% (1) - Centre: 22% (2) - Right: 67% (6) 9 of 18 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-23T16:00:14.759286+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-23T16:30:19.060Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report led on the statement that the OIC's remarks were 'factually incorrect'. It also noted that the statement came hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue during his address to world leaders. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports led on India rejecting the OIC's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and questioning its credibility. They highlighted the MEA's statement that the OIC has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of the country. The reports also mentioned the MEA's call for the OIC to counsel Pakistan on terrorism. ### Right - The right-rated reports led on India rejecting the OIC's references to Jammu and Kashmir and stating the group has 'no locus standi'. They also highlighted India's call for the OIC to counsel Pakistan on terrorism and reiterated that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral, inalienable parts of India. One report noted that the MEA said the OIC will be better advised to counsel Pakistan, which has a well-documented record of supporting and sponsoring terrorism. **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: 4 - high: 4 - unknown: 9 - 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 - [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/no-locus-standi-on-j-k-india-rejects-oic-statement-asks-grouping-to-rein-in-pakistan-on-terror-the-tribune) — No locus standi on J-K: India rejects OIC statement, asks grouping to rein in Pakistan on terror – The Tribune - [TFIPOST](https://tfipost.com/2026/09/india-rejects-oic-contact-groups-references-to-jk-questions-bodys-credibility) — India Rejects OIC Contact Group's References To J&K, Questions Body's Credibility - [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/commentary/2026/sep/23/india-rejects-references-to-kashmir-in-oic-communique/b0aad46a86a6f93e614e27aeb4518312) — India rejects references to Kashmir in OIC communique - [namasthe telangana](https://ntnews.com/national/get-pakistan-to-fix-its-terror-problem-india-hits-back-at-oic-over-jammu-and-kashmir-references-2518136) — Jammu and Kashmir | You Have No Right to Speak on Jammu and Kashmir.. India's Warning to OIC Countries - [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/india-news/india-rejects-oic-jammu-kashmir-comments-2026-09-23) — MEA Hits Back at OIC's Kashmir Comment: Jaiswal Says It Should Not Interfere in India's Internal Affairs; Why the Controversy? - [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-rejects-oic-kashmir-communique-recep-tayyip-erdogan-unga-10890923) — ‘Factually incorrect’: India rejects reference to J&K in OIC communique - [Ommcom News](https://ommcomnews.com/india-news/better-advised-to-counsel-pakistan-india-rejects-oic-contact-groups-statement-on-jammu-and-kashmir) — 'Better Advised To Counsel Pakistan': India Rejects OIC Contact Group's Statement On Jammu And Kashmir - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/jammu-and-kashmir-oic-row-india-rejects-communique-asks-islamic-bloc-counsel-pakistan-3001262-2026-09-23) — India rejects Islamic bloc references to J&K, asks group to counsel Pakistan - [theobserverpost.com](https://theobserverpost.com/india-rejects-oic-kashmir-reference-says-group-has-no-locus-standi) — India Rejects OIC Kashmir Reference, Says Group Has ‘No Locus Standi’ - [Deccan Chronicle](https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/india-rejects-oic-references-to-jk-says-group-has-no-locus-standi-1989915) — India Rejects OIC References To J&K, Says Group Has No Locus Standi - [Mangalorean.com](https://mangalorean.com/better-advised-to-counsel-pakistan-india-rejects-oic-contact-groups-statement-on-jammu-and-kashmir) — 'Better advised to counsel Pakistan': India rejects OIC Contact Group's statement on Jammu and Kashmir - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-rejects-oic-remarks-on-jammu-and-kashmir-questions-its-credibility/articleshow/134436821.cms) — India rejects OIC remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, questions its credibility - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/india-rejects-oic-remarks-on-jammu-and-kashmir-questions-its-credibility/articleshow/134436821.cms) — India rejects OIC remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, questions its credibility - [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/india-rejects-oic-statement-on-jk-says-group-has-no-locus-standi-on-internal-matters) — India Rejects OIC Statement on J&K, Says Group Has No Locus Standi on Internal Matters - [Moneycontrol](https://moneycontrol.com/news/india/no-locus-standi-india-rejects-oic-remarks-on-jammu-kashmir-14036539.html) — ‘No locus standi’: India rejects OIC remarks on Jammu & Kashmir - [Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly](https://pragativadi.com/india-hits-back-at-oic-over-jammu-and-kashmir-remarks) — India Hits Back at OIC Over Jammu and Kashmir Remarks - [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/better-counsel-pakistan-india-hits-back-at-oic-over-j-k-references-1867989) — ‘Better Counsel Pakistan’: India Hits Back At OIC Over J&K References - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/no-locus-standi-meas-stern-response-on-so-called-oic-groups-jammu-and-kashmir-reference-101790161586344.html) — 'Go counsel Pakistan': India hits back at OIC over Kashmir remarks ## Questions **Why did India reject the OIC's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir?** India rejected the remarks as 'unwarranted and factually incorrect'. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has no locus standi to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India, reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of the country. **What did Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister say at the OIC meeting?** Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed a ministerial meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir. He urged OIC member states to maintain a unified position on the issue at international forums and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to a settlement in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. **What did India suggest the OIC should do instead?** India suggested that the OIC would be better advised to counsel Pakistan over terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the organisation should not provide a platform for fabricated and motivated propaganda, given Pakistan's documented record of supporting and sponsoring terrorism. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-oic-jammu-and-kashmir-references. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "India rejects OIC Jammu and Kashmir references", https://mediabias.news/politics/india-rejects-oic-jammu-and-kashmir-references