The Indus Waters Treaty (1960), brokered by the World Bank, is a pivotal water-sharing accord between India and Pakistan. It allocated:
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🌊 Eastern Rivers – Sutlej, Beas, Ravi – to India
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🌊 Western Rivers – Indus, Jhelum, Chenab – to Pakistan
Despite multiple conflicts, this treaty remained intact for over six decades.
But as of May 2025, the situation has taken a sharp turn.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 (killing 26 civilians), India suspended the treaty, citing national security concerns. PM Narendra Modi declared:
“Water and blood cannot flow together. Terror and talks cannot happen at the same time.”
Now, Pakistan has “pleaded” with India to reconsider this suspension. Its Ministry of Water Resources has formally requested New Delhi to resume the river flows, warning of a potential domestic crisis.
Indian officials remain firm. A three-tier strategy is underway to prevent even a drop of Indus water from entering Pakistan. Meetings involving key ministers (Home, Water Resources, Power, Agriculture) have been initiated to fast-track dam and hydro projects.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated:
“Pakistan has trampled the treaty’s values by supporting cross-border terrorism.”
As the water war escalates, the fate of South Asia’s most enduring water-sharing pact hangs by a thread.
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