Pakistan has written to India multiple times to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil said the water will not go anywhere
The Baglihar Dam, a day after India cut the flow of water on the Chenab River, following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. (Image: PTI)
Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Thursday said India will not change its stance on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty even if Pakistan writes multiple times asking to review the decision.
Pakistan has written to India to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Paatil said the water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will not go anywhere.
Asked about Pakistani leader Bilawal Bhutto’s comments on the treaty, he said Bhutto has said many things for politics. Pakistan’s former foreign minister recently threatened India over the suspension.
“The water won’t go anywhere… What he says is his own opinion… We are not afraid of false threats,” Paatil said at a press conference. “He also talked about blood and water flowing but we are not scared of such hollow threats.”
The Indus Waters Treaty was put in abeyance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
“This decision belongs to the Indian government. Whatever decision is taken will only benefit the nation,” he said.
According to a source quoted by news agency ANI, the central government has decided to divert water meant for Pakistan under the IWT for use in four Indian states — Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. The jal shakti ministry is working on infrastructure development at a war-footing level to implement this decision.
The ministry aims to ensure that not a single drop of water meant for Pakistan goes to waste. Instead, it will be utilised to meet the water needs of the four states, which will benefit from the diverted water.
Paatil also held several meetings at the ministry to review and discuss the Indus Water Treaty with officials.
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Pakistan has written to India multiple times to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil said the water will not go anywhere
The Baglihar Dam, a day after India cut the flow of water on the Chenab River, following suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. (Image: PTI)
Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Thursday said India will not change its stance on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty even if Pakistan writes multiple times asking to review the decision.
Pakistan has written to India to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Paatil said the water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will not go anywhere.
Asked about Pakistani leader Bilawal Bhutto’s comments on the treaty, he said Bhutto has said many things for politics. Pakistan’s former foreign minister recently threatened India over the suspension.
“The water won’t go anywhere… What he says is his own opinion… We are not afraid of false threats,” Paatil said at a press conference. “He also talked about blood and water flowing but we are not scared of such hollow threats.”
The Indus Waters Treaty was put in abeyance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
“This decision belongs to the Indian government. Whatever decision is taken will only benefit the nation,” he said.
According to a source quoted by news agency ANI, the central government has decided to divert water meant for Pakistan under the IWT for use in four Indian states — Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. The jal shakti ministry is working on infrastructure development at a war-footing level to implement this decision.
The ministry aims to ensure that not a single drop of water meant for Pakistan goes to waste. Instead, it will be utilised to meet the water needs of the four states, which will benefit from the diverted water.
Paatil also held several meetings at the ministry to review and discuss the Indus Water Treaty with officials.
(With agency inputs)
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