The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed concerns over discriminating legislation on citizenship rights in India and the verdict of the Babri Masjid case, in which India’s apex court allowed construction of a temple at the site of a centuries-old mosque.
The OIC said in a statement on Sunday that the body has been closely following “recent developments affecting Muslim minority in India”.
The body reiterated its call to ensure the safety of the Muslim minority and the protection of Islamic holy places in India.
“The general secretariat [of the OIC] reaffirms the crucial importance of upholding the principles and obligations enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and relevant international covenants that guarantee the rights of minorities without any discrimination,” read the statement.
