India's Strong Response to OIC's Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at UN Assembly

India has strongly countered the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's remarks regarding Jammu and Kashmir during a UN Assembly session. Biplab Kumar Deb, representing India, criticized the OIC for failing to differentiate between victims and perpetrators of terrorism. He emphasized India's right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan and condemned the OIC's references to Jammu and Kashmir. Deb highlighted the ongoing issues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and called for a comprehensive international approach to counterterrorism. This response underscores India's commitment to addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and protecting its sovereignty.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 7, 2026, 09:42 IST

India Challenges OIC's Stance on Jammu and Kashmir

United Nations: India has firmly rejected the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) comments regarding Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the group fails to differentiate between the victim and the aggressor.

Biplab Kumar Deb, a Lok Sabha MP from West Tripura, presented India's national statement during the UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee session focused on 'Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism' on Tuesday.

Deb is part of a delegation of 15 MPs visiting for a week of familiarization with the UN.

In his address, the former chief minister of Tripura responded emphatically to the OIC's statement that referenced Jammu and Kashmir.

"I now address the remarks made by the OIC chair concerning India's targeted actions against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which have been the source of terrorist attacks against India," Deb stated.

He expressed disappointment that those making the statement could not separate reality from fiction and failed to recognize the difference between the victim and the perpetrator.

Deb emphasized that India has the right to protect its citizens from cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan, warning of repercussions for those who engage in such activities.

He also dismissed the OIC's 'unwarranted reference' to Jammu and Kashmir, suggesting that the OIC chair should focus on Pakistan's illegal occupation, particularly in Rawalakot, where severe human rights violations are evident.

The region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has seen ongoing protests over disputed refugee seats, leading to a crackdown by security forces and allegations of electoral fraud in recent legislative assembly elections.

Saudi Arabia represented the OIC during the UNGA Sixth Committee discussions, which addressed legal matters.

The OIC's statement mentioned 'military escalation in Southeast Asia' and 'unjustified strikes' in various locations in Pakistan, without mentioning India.

In May of the previous year, India initiated Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK in response to a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 civilians, primarily tourists.

This attack was carried out by The Resistance Front, linked to the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

The OIC also referenced UN Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir.

Deb remarked that India has learned from painful experiences that terrorism is a persistent and daily threat.

"For decades, our nation has endured the consequences of cross-border terrorism," he noted, highlighting the Pahalgam attack as a stark reminder of the human cost of such violence.

He described the Pahalgam incident as a calculated assault on India's sovereignty, orchestrated by networks that receive state support and safe havens from across the western border.

Deb underscored that terrorism, in all its forms, poses one of the most significant threats to humanity, impacting international peace, economic development, democratic governance, and human rights.

"It undermines the most fundamental human right—the right to life. Terrorism contradicts the principles of the UN. There is no justification for deliberately targeting civilians, and there is no distinction between good and bad terrorism," he asserted.

He referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that even a single attack is one too many, emphasizing that any act of terrorism is an attack on humanity.

Deb pointed out that terrorist organizations are increasingly leveraging new technologies for recruitment, radicalization, propaganda, operational planning, and financing.

"Their anonymity and global reach allow them to evade law enforcement and target vulnerable youth," he added.

India highlighted a significant gap in global counterterrorism efforts—the lack of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), despite a draft proposed by India in 1996.

"India reiterates that concluding the CCIT promptly would enhance the international legal framework to combat terrorism effectively," he stated.

He informed the UN Committee that the New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the recent BRICS Leaders' Summit, not only condemned the Pahalgam attack but also denounced all acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable.