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The Print
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Pakistan in violation of IWT', spreading disinformation—India at UNSC
Harish highlighted Pakistan's violation of the treaty's spirit through its support for cross-border terrorism and its obstructionist approach to modifying the treaty. Delivering the statement at the Arria Formula Meeting on 'Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting Civilian Lives', Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish strongly refuted Pakistan's claims regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. New York: India, in a firm and unequivocal statement at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accused Pakistan of spreading disinformation over the Indus Waters Treaty and reiterated its commitment to responsible water management even amid persistent cross-border terrorism. Harish affirmed that India has always acted responsibly as an upper riparian state and accused Pakistan of distorting facts. 'India entered into the Indus Waters Treaty 65 years ago in good faith,' he said, recalling that the agreement was signed in a spirit of goodwill and friendship. He pointed out that Pakistan has violated the treaty's spirit by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India, resulting in over 20,000 Indian lives lost in the last four decades. 'Pakistan has violated the spirit of the treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India. In the last four decades, more than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was a dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month. India has shown extraordinary patience and magnanimity throughout this period. Pakistan's state-sponsored cross-border terrorism in India seeks to hold hostage the lives of civilians, religious harmony, and economic prosperity,' he added. He added that Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism threatens civilian lives, religious harmony, and economic prosperity. He emphasized that significant changes have taken place in the past 65 years, including escalating security concerns, growing requirements for clean energy, climate change, and demographic shifts. 'In these 65 years, far-reaching fundamental changes have taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border terror attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change, and demographic change. Technology for dam infrastructure has transformed to ensure safety and efficiency of operations and water use. Some of the old dams are facing serious safety concerns,' he added. 'Some old dams face serious safety concerns,' he said, pointing out that terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir in 2012. 'In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir. These cynical acts continue to endanger safety of our projects and lives of civilians,' added Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. Harish stated that India has formally asked Pakistan to discuss modifications to the treaty, but Pakistan has continued to block consistently any changes to this infrastructure and any modifications of the provisions which is permissible under the treaty. 'Against this backdrop, India has finally announced that the treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan- a global epicentre of terror credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism,' he stated. India has formally asked Pakistan to discuss the modifications of the treaty on several occasions in the past two years. However, Pakistan continues to reject these and Pakistan's obstructionist approach continues to prevent the exercise of full utilisation of the legitimate rights by India. 'It is clear that it is Pakistan which remains in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty,' Harish concluded. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which it blamed on Pakistan-based terrorists. This report is auto generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India rebuts Pakistan's disinformation on Indus Water Treaty at UNSC
New York (US), May 24 (ANI): India, in a firm and unequivocal statement at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accused Pakistan of spreading disinformation over the Indus Water Treaty and reiterated its commitment to responsible water management even amid persistent cross-border terrorism. Delivering the statement at the Arria Formula Meeting on 'Protecting Water in Armed Conflict - Protecting Civilian Lives', Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish strongly refuted Pakistan's claims regarding the Indus Water Treaty. Harish highlighted Pakistan's violation of the treaty's spirit through its support for cross-border terrorism and its obstructionist approach to modifying the treaty. Harish affirmed that India has always acted responsibly as an upper riparian state and accused Pakistan of distorting facts. 'India entered into the Indus Water Treaty 65 years ago in good faith,' he said, recalling that the agreement was signed in a spirit of goodwill and friendship. He pointed out that Pakistan has violated the treaty's spirit by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India, resulting in over 20,000 Indian lives lost in the last four decades. 'Pakistan has violated the spirit of the treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India. In the last four decades, more than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was a dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month. India has shown extraordinary patience and magnanimity throughout this period. Pakistan's state-sponsored cross-border terrorism in India seeks to hold hostage the lives of civilians, religious harmony, and economic prosperity,' he added. He added that Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism threatens civilian lives, religious harmony, and economic prosperity. He emphasized that significant changes have taken place in the past 65 years, including escalating security concerns, growing requirements for clean energy, climate change, and demographic shifts. 'In these 65 years, far-reaching fundamental changes have taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border terror attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change, and demographic change. Technology for dam infrastructure has transformed to ensure safety and efficiency of operations and water use. Some of the old dams are facing serious safety concerns,' he added. 'Some old dams face serious safety concerns,' he said, pointing out that terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir in 2012. 'In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir. These cynical acts continue to endanger safety of our projects and lives of civilians,' added Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. Harish stated that India has formally asked Pakistan to discuss modifications to the treaty, but Pakistan has continued to block consistently any changes to this infrastructure and any modifications of the provisions which is permissible under the treaty. 'Against this backdrop, India has finally announced that the treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan- a global epicentre of terror credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism,' he stated. India has formally asked Pakistan to discuss the modifications of the treaty on several occasions in the past two years. However, Pakistan continues to reject these and Pakistan's obstructionist approach continues to prevent the exercise of full utilisation of the legitimate rights by India. 'It is clear that it is Pakistan which remains in violation of the Indus Water Treaty,' Harish concluded. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack, which it blamed on Pakistan-based terrorists. (ANI)
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Undermining our region's stability': PDP slams Omar Abdullah for calling to scrap Indus Waters Treaty
Omar Abdullah (left), and Mehbooba Mufti NEW DELHI: The People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday criticised Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah for his recent comments about the Tulbul Navigation Project and the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The party said such remarks could affect the "fragile" peace and ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC). "Omar Abdullah's remarks invoking the Tulbul Navigation Project and the control of water flow across the border are not just ill-timed but deeply irresponsible. At a moment when peace is fragile and the ceasefire is barely holding, such provocations only serve to inflame tensions," the PDP said in an official statement. The PDP also referred to a 2002 resolution on the IWT in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative council. It said, "The resolution was moved by an NC MLC, not the PDP. It passed solely because the National Conference held a majority in the Upper House." This response followed a recent exchange between Omar Abdullah and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti. The two leaders commented on the possible resumption of the Tulbul Navigation Project after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The argument began when Abdullah posted on Thursday about restarting construction on the Tulbul Navigation Barrage at Wullar Lake. He wrote, "The Wular lake in North Kashmir. The civil works you see in the video is the Tulbul Navigation Barrage. It was started in the early 1980s but had to be abandoned under pressure from Pakistan citing the Indus Water Treaty. Now that the IWT has been 'temporarily suspended' I wonder if we will be able to resume the project," on his X handle. Mufti shared Abdullah's post and replied, "At a time when both nations have just stepped back from the brink of war—with Jammu and Kashmir once again paying the highest price through loss of innocent lives, destruction, and suffering—such provocative statements are deeply irresponsible." Meanwhile, the PDP in its official statement described Abdullah's comments on the IWT as "dangerous and short-sighted." It said such remarks could raise tensions and harm people especially in border areas. "Our position is clear: We continue to demand fair compensation under the treaty to Jammu and Kashmir, but the IWT must not be used as a pretext for war rhetoric," the PDP said. The party also said, "Introducing contentious issues like the Tulbul Project or the abrogation of the IWT in today's volatile climate only pushes both countries closer to further confrontation. Those in J&K advocating such positions are undermining our region's stability, jeopardizing the lives of our people living in the border states who suffer most when conflict escalates, and, most importantly, India's interests."
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Business Standard
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti clash over Tulbul project amid Indo-Pak row
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti were involved in a sharp exchange on social media on Friday over the Tulbul Navigation Project, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The exchange began after Omar Abdullah posted a video on X of an aerial survey of Wular Lake in Bandipora. In the post, Abdullah highlighted the Tulbul Navigation Barrage visible in the footage and noted that work on the project had started in the early 1980s, but was later abandoned under pressure from Pakistan, which cited the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). 'Now that the IWT has been 'temporarily suspended', I wonder if we will be able to resume the project,' he wrote, adding that it would help Jammu and Kashmir utilise the Jhelum River for navigation and improve power generation in downstream projects. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti responded by calling Abdullah's comments 'dangerously provocative'. In her post, she said, 'At a time when both countries have just stepped back from the brink of a full-fledged war – with Jammu and Kashmir bearing the brunt – such statements are not only irresponsible but also dangerously provocative. Weaponising something as essential and life-giving as water is not only inhumane but also risks internationalising what should remain a bilateral matter.' The Tulbul project, proposed in 1984, aimed to regulate the flow of the Jhelum River through a barrage at the lake's outlet near Sopore. Pakistan opposed the move, calling it a violation of the IWT, and the project was later stalled due to the outbreak of militancy. Talks between India and Pakistan have not led to its revival. Abdullah responded to Mufti's remarks, accusing her of seeking 'cheap publicity points' and appeasing 'people sitting across the border'. He said, 'The IWT has been one of the biggest historic betrayals of the interests of the people of J&K. Opposing a blatantly unfair treaty is in no way, shape, size or form warmongering.' Mufti hit back by invoking historical references, saying, 'Your esteemed grandfather Sheikh Sahab advocated accession to Pakistan for over two decades after losing power. But post being reinstated as Chief Minister, he suddenly reversed his stance by aligning with India.' She added that the PDP has 'consistently upheld its convictions and commitments'. Abdullah replied by referring to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, calling him 'Kashmir's tallest leader' and blasted Mehbooba Mufti for targeting his legacy. 'I'll rise above the gutter you want to take this conversation to, by keeping the late Mufti Sahib and 'North Pole South Pole' out of this,' he wrote. Is that really the best you can do? Taking cheap shots at a person you yourself have called Kashmir's tallest leader. I'll rise above the gutter you want to take this conversation to by keeping the late Mufti Sahib and 'North Pole South Pole' out of this. You keep advocating the… — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 16, 2025 The term 'North Pole South Pole' refers to the ideological differences between PDP and BJP during their coalition government. PDP leader and MLA Waheed Para also joined the debate, accusing Abdullah of trying to 'sabotage the ceasefire efforts' between India and Pakistan. 'This comes from a Chief Minister who tried to sabotage ceasefire efforts with war cries… Now he dares to accuse a former CM of 'pleasing people across'?' Para posted.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tulbul tussle in Jammu & Kashmir: Omar, Mehbooba engage in war of words over navigation project
A verbal dispute erupted between Jammu and Kashmir's Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. The disagreement centered on the Tulbul Navigation project on Wular Lake. Abdullah accused Mufti of appeasing those across the border. Mufti deemed Abdullah's statements dangerously provocative. The project, halted due to Pakistan's objection, saw renewed interest. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and former CM Mehbooba Mufti engaged in a war of words over Tulbul Navigation project on the Wular Lake in north Kashmir. The CM accused Mufti of trying to "please people across the border" while Mufti said Abdullah's assertions were "dangerously provocative".It all started on Thursday when Abdullah shared an aerial footage of Wular Lake, stating: "Now that the IWT has been 'temporarily suspended', I wonder if we will be able to resume the project.""It will give us the advantage of allowing us to use the Jhelum for navigation. It will also improve the power generation of downstream power projects, especially in winter," said Tulbul Navigation Project, popularly known as the Wular Barrage Project , was initiated in the 1980s, but work was suspended due to Pakistan's objection. The work restarted in 2010, with the then NC-Congress government, also led by Abdullah, said Article 9 of IWT permitted projects meant for non-consumptive use. In 2012, unidentified militants lobbed a grenade towards a bund of the barrage and even thrashed some of the workers at the project response to Abdullah's comments, Mufti wrote that J&K CM's comments amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan are deeply unfortunate and dangerously provocative. She said people deserve peace as much as anyone else in the country. "Weaponising something as essential and life-giving as water is not only inhumane but also risks internationalising what should remain a bilateral matter," said this Abdullah retorted, saying it's unfortunate that Mufti's "blind lust to try to score cheap publicity points and please some people sitting across the border" makes her to refuse to acknowledge that IWT has been one of the biggest "historic betrayals" of the interests of the people of J&K. Mufti then claimed that NC founder Sheikh Abdullah abandoned the struggle for plebiscite in 1975, when he was made the chief minister of J& J&K CM in response said that taking cheap shots at a person Mufti herself has called Kashmir's tallest leader is the best the PDP leader could do. Abdullah also shared some media reports in which Mufti has said that IWT was against the interest of people of J& said that Abdullah invoking IWT now is a reckless ploy to derail the ceasefire.
