Modi's Bold Move: Indus Waters Treaty in Limbo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday criticized the signing of the Indus Waters Treaty by Jawaharlal Nehru, calling it a historical blunder. During a heated Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Modi asserted that the decision to put the treaty in abeyance corrected a major oversight in India's water diplomacy.

Amid protests from Congress members, Modi highlighted that the treaty gave Pakistan rights to 80% of the water from rivers originating in India. This, he argued, was against India's interests. Modi stated that previous Congress-led governments had ignored the treaty's implications.

The Prime Minister's announcement follows the Pahalgam terror attack, underscoring India's message that 'blood and water cannot flow together.' By suspending the treaty, Modi aims to prioritize Indian citizens' needs and address longstanding inter-state water disputes.

(With inputs from agencies.)