India is taking decisive action following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam terror attack. Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil announced that the Indian government is working on three distinct plans to ensure that Pakistan does not receive any water from the Indus River system, which has long been shared under the 1960 treaty.
During an interview with CNN-News18, Minister Paatil revealed that the Indian government has devised a long-term, short-term, and mid-term plan to address the water supply situation. The government’s priority is to safeguard India’s interests and respond to Pakistan’s alleged role in the Pahalgam attack.
A crucial meeting was held at Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence on Friday, where top government officials discussed the way forward on the Indus Waters Treaty. The treaty, which governs the sharing of the Indus River system’s waters between the two nations, has been suspended in retaliation for the attack.
Sources within the Indian government confirmed that several strategies were proposed, and India is prepared to face legal challenges that may arise from its decision. The government is ready to counter any international appeal Pakistan may make, including to the World Bank, to resolve the issue, with New Delhi reportedly having a well-prepared response.
The current situation marks a significant shift in India-Pakistan relations, with the Indus Waters Treaty, which has governed water sharing between the two countries for over six decades, now in jeopardy. The Indian government’s plans aim to secure the country’s water resources while addressing security concerns in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
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