Tough reply to Pakistan by halting Indus water treaty: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Pushkar Singh Dhami.
NEW DELHI:
Uttarakhand chief minister
Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, action has begun on the historic and stern decisions taken in the CCS (
Cabinet Committee on Security
) meeting against terrorism. As part of this, the Government of India has given a strong reply to Pakistan by halting the
Indus Water Treaty
.
Chief Minister Dhami stated that the bold steps taken under the Prime Minister's leadership not only reinforce India's 'zero tolerance' policy against terrorism but also send a clear message to enemies that India is ready to give a befitting reply to every terrorist attack.
He said that by suspending the Indus Water Treaty, the central government has made it clear that blood and water cannot flow together. This decisive move will shatter Pakistan's plans that shelter and promote terrorism. Similarly, decisions like closing the Attari border check post have also sent a strong message to Pakistan.
The Indus river system consists of the main Indus River and its six major tributaries, with five on the left bank and one on the right bank. This extensive network plays a vital role in water supply for both India and Pakistan.
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The left bank tributaries include the Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers. The Kabul River, the sole right bank tributary, does not flow through Indian territory. The river system is categorized into two groups. The Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej are designated as Eastern rivers, while the Chenab, Jhelum, and main Indus form the Western Rivers.
The suspension, however, is unlikely to have an immediate impact as India does not have the infrasructure to stop the flow of water to Pakistan, at least for a few years.
Pakistan on Thursday said any move to divert water meant for it under the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an Act of War as it announced the suspension of trade, bilateral accords, including the Simla Agreement, and airspaces with India, among other moves in retaliation to New Delhi's measures against the country in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
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