India is considering a plan to significantly reduce Pakistan’s water supply through a new Indus River project. This move comes amidst heightened tensions between the two nations, fueled by accusations of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The proposed project has sparked a heated debate, with many viewing it as a potential casus belli. The rationale behind India’s plan is rooted in a sense of frustration with Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorist groups operating within India’s borders, and a desire to respond forcefully to perceived aggression.
Some argue that this action is a justified response to years of cross-border terrorism, and that Pakistan’s actions have left India with no choice but to adopt a more assertive stance.… Continue reading
Following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan formally requested that India reconsider its decision. Pakistan’s letter to India’s Jal Shakti Ministry deemed the suspension “unilateral and illegal,” highlighting the treaty’s importance to Pakistan’s population and economy. However, India, citing the principle that “blood and water cannot flow together,” remained unmoved, asserting that Pakistan’s support for terrorism violated the treaty’s foundational principles of goodwill. The resulting irregular water flow is currently impacting Pakistani farmers.
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Prime Minister Modi announced that India will prioritize its own water usage, effectively curbing water flow to Pakistan. This decision follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a 1960 agreement allocating river water between the two nations, in response to a recent terror attack. Modi’s statement reflects a broader policy shift prioritizing national interests over international concerns, a change he credits with significant economic reforms, including strengthening the banking sector. This new focus, he argues, has led to India’s progress over the last decade.
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