In a bold response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil has vowed that India will not let a single drop of water flow into Pakistan. His strong remarks come in the wake of India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—a historic water-sharing agreement signed with Pakistan in 1960.
“We will ensure that not a single drop of water flows into Pakistan from India,” Paatil said after a key meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
High-Level Meeting on Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
The meeting included senior officials from multiple ministries and focused on strategizing India’s next steps following the suspension of the IWT. Sources revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had issued directives in response to the attack, and the gathering was a follow-up to ensure swift and lawful execution.
“The Modi government’s historic decision on the Indus Waters Treaty is lawful and in national interest,” Paatil later posted on X, affirming India’s tough stance.
Strong Message to Pakistan
The BJP minister emphasized that this move sends a clear and strong message to Pakistan: India will not tolerate terrorism. The government is reportedly working on a long-term plan to effectively halt water flow into Pakistan from the Indus river system, which originates largely in India.
Political Reactions and Regional Voices
Jammu and Kashmir’s former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also weighed in, stating that the treaty was never supported by the people of J&K.
“Let’s be honest, we have never been in favour of the Indus Waters Treaty,” said Abdullah. “What the long-term implications are, only time will tell.”
What is the Indus Waters Treaty?
Signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the World Bank’s mediation, the Indus Waters Treaty allocated three rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India and three (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan. India’s suspension of the treaty marks a significant geopolitical shift, as water has long been a sensitive issue between the two nations.
Stay tuned for updates on how this historic move reshapes India-Pakistan relations and regional diplomacy.
