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Keep hands off Kashmir: Manmohan tells OIC

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Posted: Oct 29, 2009 at 1331 hrs IST
Manmohan singh

Srinagar The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday firmly told the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) to keep its hands off Kashmir, adding that it had no locus standi to comment on the region that was essentially an internal matter of India.

Addressing a press conference here at the end of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Singh said that efforts must be made to end violence in the state and to engage all opinion makers, political outfits and other institutions in talks aimed for restoring peace, normalcy and development in the state.

It may be recalled that earlier this month, the 56-nation grouping had met in New York and issued a statement that said that it supported the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the "realisation of their legitimate right of self determination in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and aspirations of Kashmiri people."

The statement also commented on the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the death of two women in mysterious circumstances in Shopian recently.

The Indian Government has already given a strong rejoinder, condemning and rejecting the OIC statement.

A government spokesman said: "It is regrettable that the OIC has commented on India's internal affairs. We condemn and reject this."

"Inherent in OIC's statements and actions on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir is a complete inability to understand India's position," he added.

It was asserted that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and "it is our (government's) firm position that the OIC has no locus standi in matters concerning India's internal affairs".

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CAMELWALOE -KAI-SATH FLUTE BAJANA by Jatinder S Hoon on 30 Oct 2009

DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THERE HANDS, BEACAUSE THEY DARE NOT INTERFERE IN INDIA'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OTHERWISE THEY WILL UNDER SHIRA LAW WILL GET THERE HAND CUT OFF. IT IS THERE MOUTH WHICH WHEN OPEN SMELL HIGH HEAVEN,THEY MUST USE DISINFECTANT, BEFORE THEY SPREAD THE PLAGUE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Human rights violators - The Islamic Countries by Ismail on 30 Oct 2009

All gulf countries are functioning on closed system, a 100% violation of human rights. Any Islamic country particularly the Gulf countries, every non muslim lives in fear. These countries just vanish the person. For small crimes they even put the person in prison and then they force them to convert to islam and the article published in the news paper that so and so person is converted to islam.What a brutality. do they have any sense to talk about human rights when they torture others.

Kashmir was the land of Kashmiries and will be.. by masood on 30 Oct 2009

Kashmir was the land of Kashmiries and will be..how long indianz can deny that, one day come people of Kashmir will be free, like no one can stop rivers, no one can stop freedom of Kasmir, its written on every tree, every stone of Kasmir, like we struggle for pakistan independents and we have our country , may be OIC is not strong and may be indians are not seeking jobs any more from OIC countries but, muslims of BRAVE Kashmiries are determent, committed to get rid of indian egression and will continue their struggel of self determation "lion one day is better then 100 years of jackal"

Kashmir the land of Kashmiris by JK Singh on 30 Oct 2009

Kashmir is the land of Kashmiris...who is denying that...The only additional point is Kashmiris are Indians too. Just like Bihar is the land of Biharis and Biharis are indians too. And mind it, every part of India is for Indians so that way, Chennai and Mumbai is for Kashmiris too and so, Kashmir is of all Indians. Hope you understand all this.

KASHMIR by GIRISH on 30 Oct 2009

I DON'T KNOW WHO ARE YOU?BUT ONE THINK I WILL SURELY SAY THAT YOU HAVE VERY LESS KNOWLEDGE OF PAKISTAN AND OUR KASHMIR.FIRST CHECK OUT HOW MANY BOMBINGS TAKE PLACE IN PAKISTAN.HOW CAN A KASHMIRI FEEL SAFE IN A COUNTRY WHICH IS ITSELF IN BIG TROUBLE.

Kashmir is integral part of India by Sam Sharma on 30 Oct 2009

Kashmiri Muslims were Hindus before they converted to Islam by force. Now Kashmiries are brain washed by Pakistanis to separate from India. Look what is happening to Pakistan, you do not need to take advice from a looser country like Pakistan. Kashmir is integral part of India and it will remain that way forever. Kashmiri and Pakistani TERORSISTS are no Lions you are bunch of cowered-Jackals. Stop your terrorism and live like civilized people.

Mr by Stalin on 30 Oct 2009

It is inappropriate that OIC is worried about the human right situation in Kashmir when most of the OIC countries don't have a democratic system,free press and religious freedom. In leading OIC country Saudi Arabia Religious freedom is not allowed and it is a crime if a non muslim prays in a public place.They will better improve their own human right records than interfere in India's internal affairs.

oic by georgy paul on 29 Oct 2009

oic is mainly arabic countries . they speak about human right violation. i was in uae . i have had a good experience of their human right violation.uae do not have any moral right to speak about human right violations

Cut OIC link by Hero Vaz on 29 Oct 2009

India has 'observer' status at the OIC. How this degrading contact with the OIC was ever thought of beats every decent and self-respecting Indian. That status should be ended, forthwith. The Organisation should be treated with the contempt it deserves. It is not worth knowing what the Orgn. is up to because they do nothing worthwhile and are incapable of doing anything worth the name.

Keep you hands on by Shallabh on 29 Oct 2009

Only because your hands are not there due to article 370 and muslamai vote appeasement that these muslamans are barking. Keep your hands there scrap article 370 and let indians settle there.

Keep hands off Sri Lanka and Let us not interfere in their internal affairs by patutadil on 29 Oct 2009

Politicians like Dr. Ramadas( part of the ruling party and his son was a minister) Vaiko who claims he is a close friend of our PM, Captain Vijay Kant likely to join the Congress alliance, Amma Jayalalitha, Thirmalvalavan (an MP) all of them keep saying according to yesterdays news that, Tamil Eelam struggle will continue, we will support their independence struggle, nothing short of independent nation called Tamil Eelam, many of them behave like the Tamil Al-Qaeda, instigate huge problems for the good relations and unity of India and the Home Minister does not raise his little finger and say that they should not interfere in the internal affairs of a foreign nation. When it comes to Tamil Eelam, the ethnic culture, language, religion take precedent, and we allow all these under the pretext of freedom of the press and freedom of expressing opinions but we ask others to shut their “bloody” mouths when it comes to Kashmir. Don’t we have two different standards.Why not hands off policy

Only Idiots Club by Bandaranayakae on 31 Oct 2009

The OIC should also condemn the Nazi style holding of 250,000 Tamil civilians by China/Pakistan's new ally.What about Pakistan's human rights violation against muslim people in Baluchistan ? and Chinese agression against Muslims in their muslim majority province ?The OIC actually must stand for ONLY IDIOTS CLUB [O.I.C]

Repeating the same mantra does not solve the problem, Kashmir problem does exist by palkodimir on 29 Oct 2009

there are many things in common between India and Pakistan,common history of struggle for freedom, common language, and common culture. Leaders and intellectuals of both India and Pakistan have too much of ego, pride and prejudice towards each other, with a bit of give and take, accommodation and understanding we can easily solve all the problems including that of Kashmir. We can say 1001 times that the entire Kashmir is India's and nothing to talk about, that is an exaggeration, we do have a problem, but both India and Pakistan should talk to the people of Kashmir and make them agree that line of control is the international border line. To start with both Pakistan and India should give their respective parts of Kashmir full autonomy for a certain period and then eventually convince them the need to integrate totally. Once we solve Kashmir problem then both countries can reduce defence expenditure and concentrate on alleviating the poverty of 400 million poor people.

Kashmir by JK Singh on 30 Oct 2009

Blah blah blah...blah and more blah...You russians are the main problem of this world. You idiots created problem of Afganistan and the whole world is burning. Now do not lecture on Kashmir.

Shut up OIC by Dr Basu on 29 Oct 2009

It is very nice to see many comments by muslims in India who are true patriot and advised OIC to shut up. These are few countries and has never given ant basic human rights for its citizens and exporting terrorism in other countries and are the root of trouble the world is facing today.Good muslims with humane value must unite together and throw these enemies of mankind to bins

OIC by Thomas Paul on 29 Oct 2009

The day is coming to an end.Oil is depleting.Very soon themodern world will find to replace oil;then what will thisoil rich kingdoms going to do.Go back to their originalhomes the deserts and camel riding.Don't talk about OICwho controls it.

Muslim united by raj sreedhar on 29 Oct 2009

Look at Isreal and learn from them. We Indians are in the same boat.

Now, is there anything next? Or just talk show? by Ashish Paudwal on 29 Oct 2009

But what about doing something to wrest off the lost Kashmir and other Indian Himalayan land free from the China-Pak bear hug? Such show of bravado unless followed by a proper tough steps to realize it is absolutely useless. I never trusted any Congress tough stand. All a ploy to divert attention. Seeing it for decades. Ultimately the same thing, a total fiasco. These people are just big talkers, that is why we can not move in the world with a rightful dignity.

Poison- The OIC by P.nishant on 29 Oct 2009

The Group of OIC is not a comity of nations but a comity of terrorists. The OIC is the place which is the real axis of evil.These are the safe havens for all terrorists where there is no equality and worst forms of living on this earth. The non muslim states should end all sorts of assistance and refuse any purchase of assests from citizens of these states and should not be treated equally . They should be isolated . I am happy that we have seen George Bush to hammer them and Little Israel to Kick them. My dream is we should increase the number of states which gives deadly blows to them fro all sides and wipe this worst form of evil

OIC, the guardian "angel" of Muslims by Hero Vaz on 29 Oct 2009

The OIC should be told to support the Balochi Muslims who desire independence to escape mistreatment and exploitation by the Punjabi and Sindhi Muslims of Pak and to save themselves from being known as Pakis, a term of contempt applied to the people of Pakistan all over the world.

OIC (alias) Toothless tiger by wellwisher on 29 Oct 2009

Damn OIC. How dare you take a action against India, the world's third largest islamic power. When the poor pakistaOIC will remain a half baked cake until India is given a membership or atleast observer post. Being minorities in this huge country, muslims are leading a peaceful and honourable life which is not visible in our neighbourhood. Afganistan, Pakistan and China's Uighur provinces are the worst places for muslims to live. OIC should firstaddress the sufferings of muslims who are living there. OIC is a toothless tiger which won't cause any arm for India. India's economic clout will make the rich Arabic Nations to bow. For example, pakistan is a begger to whom Saudi Arabia donates petroleum products at a discount. That is not the case for India. Even if the cost of petrol crosses $200 per barrel, Indians won't hesitate to buy. That is the magnamity of our evergrowing economic status. I dare OIC to first condemn Taliban which is baning Afghan women from taking bath.

qic and its stupidity by baldev on 29 Oct 2009

qic has shown paucicity of political responsibility by meddling in situations that it has no understanding about....qic belongs to mental hospital...every indian should rise and fist qic and other idiots to pulp ...america stop funding terrorist failed state pakistan or else these punks will incinerate one of your own cities with a dirty bomb wake up before smoke rattles you ...do not feed money to pak a big terror state and its punk friends qic

OIC by Kalpathy Venkataraman on 29 Oct 2009

What is OIC? It has 53 members out of which 10 countries in the gulf region and Africa are rich due to oil reserves. Rest of the countries are dirt poor ready to use the Islam banner to suck money out of these ten rich countries. Which country within the OIC has a stellar human rights credential? Saudi Arabia? Sudan? Mauritania? Libya? Egypt? Jordan? Pakistan? Sudan's President is a fugitive with an international arrest warrant pending against him for the genocide in Darfur. Kashmiris must realize that they were Hindus to begin with and became Muslims during the mogul period and they will be better of as a part of India than with Pakistan. They shouldn't listen to disgruntled Muslim fanatics in Kashmir or Pakistan or Saudi Arabia. If Kashmir becomes free from India, it will become the harem of the Gulf countries. The sheiks will buy all the beautiful girls from the valley to fill up their harems. That is not human rights violation according to OIC statutes.

Good on you! by Prasad on 29 Oct 2009

Good on you Prime Minister. I thought you were a puppet. Did not know puppets can have their own thinking. As for OIC, please ask them to improve the living conditions of the millions of low paid Indian labor employed in their countries. Let India take pride that all the development one sees in several of these OIC countries is due to Indian labor, sweat, blood and life sacrifices. It is time for India to ask for payback. A 5th of humanity is Indian. India deserves a better deal. The meek never inherited the earth. Do not beg. Demand respect. Show strength. Flex the muscles and see how 99% of troubles just go away without having to do anything. Let the Indian Muslims take over these OIC. India deserves to be part of OIC and lead OIC. Insist that they must enshrine secularism in their constitution. Plan for that. Scare the crap out of these towel heads and send them back to their deserts and camels! China watched India and found that India is a soft state. Prove it wrong.

Passion of Pocession! by V.Chakravarthy on 29 Oct 2009

Great gun finally fires!! Kudos!!!!!

ORGANISATION OF ISLAMIC COBRAS. by Jatinder S Hoon on 29 Oct 2009

LOOK WHO IS PREACHING,THE O.I.C, THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF ALQEEDA AND JAHADIES GOONS, TAUGHT,ARMED AND FINANCED TO KILL ALL NON-BELIVERS.THERE HEAD QUARTERS IS PAKISTAN AND FINANCIAL OFFICE IN MIDDLE EAST, RUN BY SULTANS AND SHEIKS OF CAMEL KINGDOMS.WHEN THEY MEET, THEY HAVE NOTHING TO TALK, BECAUSE THEY HATE EACH OTHER MORE THEN NON-BELIVERS.ONE THING COMMON IN ALL THESE PREACHERS ARE THERE COBRA FANGS, HISSING AND SPITING THERE VENOM AT NON MUSLIM COUNTRIES.

organisation of islamic cobras by Bill david on 29 Oct 2009

like snakes you cannot pet islamic jahadies.Mr Hoon is right, when he says what does O.I.C, stand for?

OIC by Kumar on 29 Oct 2009

Our PM is growing in strength and I like it. Let them have appoint envoy (even in thousands). Just ignore them. I have been reading many articles how desparate OIC is trying to bring India as one of its members only to be scuttled by Pakistan. These guys know very well that India can no longer be dictated as we have gone far ahead both in terms of economic growth and most importantly in human rights. They are only shouting on pressure from Pakistan.

OIC : Only Infidel Countries by Raj on 29 Oct 2009

OIC, who they are? Pakistan is the most Un-Islamic country. If Pakistan is a member of OIC, you can very well guess what kind of grouping is this. If OIC is really sincere, they should first take on Pakistan and expell from its membership as it is the Pakis who by their terror-infatuation to grab remaining part of Kashmir and to "teach" India a lesson, has earned a bad name for a wonderful religion that Islam is. It is Pakis (Every time I refer to Pakis, I resist the temptation to call them Bas***ds with great difficulty) who have defamed Muslims the world over with the result that tere is extensive racial profiling. It is for responsible countries like Saudi Arabia to take lead and show Pakis the place they belong to. Saudis did show their sincerity recently when they urged US to mediate for solving Kashmir. I think, they should not underestimate their strength and put pressure on Pakis to behave like civilised society and stop the terror agenda.

True - i agree by Asif Ali Rizvi on 29 Oct 2009

I agree with you. pakistan is by no wa pak(pure). It is a shane that they call them selves Islamic asy they are a very shame to the tenents of Islam.

The sinister Islamic identity by Deepak Vohra on 29 Oct 2009

So finally the cobra is showing its fangs

Organization of Islamic Cult! by Mohammed on 29 Oct 2009

This is great news. The OIC must be told to shut up and mind their own business. There is no reason for India to listen to a bunch of towel heads sermoninzing over human rights in India. They should practice what they preach. Let them tell dirty nations like Saudi Barbaria to respect other peoples religious freedoms. Do not listen to barbaric Islamic countries. Those people have not contributed anything towards the development of humanity instead they have been living of unearned wealth. Those oil drinking Arab dogs may be rich but they are some of the dumbest people on the planet. Up till now, Islamic countries and their Arab masters have not even made a spanner or screwdriver. Tell them to go back and beat their wives. They stink.

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