In a powerful display of solidarity with the oppressed people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) has adopted three significant resolutions condemning Indian aggression and calling for international attention to the ongoing human rights violations in the region. The resolutions were passed during the 13th session of the PUIC Conference, which took place in Tehran, Iran.

The PUIC, which represents the parliaments of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reiterated its unwavering support for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The resolutions highlight the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis in the region and demand accountability for the human rights violations committed by Indian security forces.

Strong Condemnation of Human Rights Violations

The first of the three resolutions categorically condemns the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by Indian forces in the occupied territory. These include the use of pellet guns on civilians, arbitrary detentions, curfews, communication blackouts, and systemic suppression of dissent. The resolution emphasized that the people of Kashmir have been subjected to decades of brutal military occupation, with their basic freedoms and civil liberties severely curtailed.

The PUIC expressed deep concern over the demographic changes being imposed in the region by the Indian government, especially following the revocation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in August 2019. This move stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and allowed outsiders to purchase property in the region, a decision widely viewed as an attempt to alter the Muslim-majority character of the area.

Call for International Action

The second resolution calls upon the United Nations and other international organizations to take immediate and meaningful steps to resolve the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. It urges the UN to appoint a special envoy to monitor the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir and to facilitate a peaceful resolution based on existing international agreements.

The PUIC also urged the international community to press India to cease its military operations and lift all restrictions imposed on the people of Kashmir. It was emphasized that the Kashmir conflict is not an internal matter of India, but an internationally recognized dispute that has serious implications for regional and global peace.

Solidarity and Support for Kashmiris

The third resolution adopted during the session reaffirmed the support of Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states for the Kashmiri struggle for freedom. The PUIC stated that it stands firmly with the Kashmiri people in their pursuit of justice, freedom, and dignity. The member states also pledged to raise the issue on all diplomatic platforms and to counter Indian propaganda that seeks to distort the reality of the Kashmir conflict.

Pakistan, a founding member of the OIC and an active participant in the PUIC, welcomed the resolutions and thanked the Islamic world for its continued moral and diplomatic support. Pakistani delegates highlighted the sacrifices made by the Kashmiri people and called for sustained pressure on India to comply with international laws.

Broader Implications

These resolutions come at a time when the situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir continues to deteriorate. Reports of arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, and clampdowns on the press and civil society have intensified. The lack of international media access to the region has further compounded the suffering of the Kashmiri people.

The PUIC’s unified stance sends a clear message: the Muslim world has not forgotten Kashmir. As representatives of over 50 nations, the PUIC’s resolutions carry moral and political weight, and they serve as a reminder that the Kashmir conflict remains unresolved and must be addressed through dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law.

Conclusion

The adoption of these three resolutions by the PUIC underscores the growing concern in the Islamic world about the plight of the Kashmiri people. By condemning Indian actions, calling for international intervention, and reaffirming support for the right to self-determination, the PUIC has taken a commendable step toward justice and peace in South Asia. It is now up to the broader international community to heed this call and play its part in resolving one of the world’s longest-running and most painful conflicts.

Reference: اسلامی ممالک کی پارلیمانی تنظیم کا اجلاس ، مقبوضہ کشمیر میں بھارتی جارحیت کے خلاف 3 قرار دادیں منظور