Relevance : GS Paper II
Recently, India became the ‘Guest of Honour’ at OIC.
Reference to Kashmir
- The OIC declaration eschewed reference to Jammu and Kashmir.
- This is unique as the Dhaka Declaration had contained this reference.
OIC and concern for Muslims
- OIC is committed to protecting the interests of the Muslim world.
- However, it has traditionally disregarded the fact that India is a democratic and secular country.
- It has turned a blind eye to the human rights violations committed by its own members..
- It has made no reference to China’s Muslim minorities.
OIC vs China vs India
- While the OIC remains critical of India, it has referred only superficially to the Xinjiang matter.
- This is because China is a permanent member of the UNSC, a large market for hydrocarbons and a source of arms and investment.
- However, OIC countries support resolutions against India despite having excellent bilateral ties with the country.
Conclusion
Recent developments such as a call to lift restrictions on Muslims in Xinjiang must have come as deep embarrassment to the OIC.
