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India Rejects OIC Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, Cites Internal Matter
Imagine two groups, India and the OIC.
The OIC made a statement saying they support people in a region called Jammu and Kashmir in their fight for a specific right.
India's government said, 'We don't agree with your statement, and you shouldn't talk about things that are happening inside our country because it's our business.'
India's spokesperson also mentioned a controversial person named Zakir Naik, who left India and is wanted for certain crimes.
India wants other countries to take action against him if he travels there.
This is because India believes he is a fugitive and they have security concerns about him.
India has rejected remarks made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
The OIC expressed solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their 'right to self-determination'.
India's External Affairs Ministry stated the OIC has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.
India's spokesperson also commented on fugitive preacher Zakir Naik, expecting action against him internationally.
Zakir Naik is wanted in India for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism and left the country in 2016.
- Who
- India (External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
- What
- India rejected remarks made by the OIC regarding Jammu and Kashmir, stating the OIC has no standing to comment on India's internal affairs. India also expects action against fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik.
- Where
- New Delhi (MEA briefing)
- When
- Thursday (remarks by MEA spokesperson); OIC statement made on Monday.
- Why
- India considers Jammu and Kashmir an internal matter and the OIC's comments as having no locus standi. India also seeks action against Zakir Naik, who is wanted for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism.
Key facts
- Organization Making Remarks
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
- India's Response
- Rejection, citing lack of locus standi
- Spokesperson
- Randhir Jaiswal, MEA
- Date of Briefing
- Thursday (October 30th)
- Related Issue
- Zakir Naik's planned trip to Dhaka
Quotes
OIC
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
“legitimate quest for the right to self-determination”
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“full solidarity”
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Randhir Jaiswal
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
“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,”
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“We reject those statements. They don’t have any locus standi to speak on matters which are internal to India,”
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