Congress Decries Jaishankar's Remarks on Indus Waters Treaty
The Congress criticized External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his derogatory comments on the Indus Waters Treaty and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Jaishankar claimed the treaty was appeasement, not for peace. Congress countered by highlighting the treaty's critical role in India's water resource projects.
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In a scathing critique, the Congress party lambasted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his controversial remarks regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, originally brokered by India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Jaishankar described the treaty as an act of appeasement, sparking significant backlash.
The Congress launched its attack following Jaishankar's intervention during a Rajya Sabha discussion on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack. He asserted that the current administration has corrected Nehru's alleged missteps by suspending the treaty.
Citing the strategic importance of the three eastern rivers—Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi—Congress emphasized that without Nehru's treaty, monumental projects like the Bhakra Nangal dam and the Rajasthan Canal would not have been realized, challenging Jaishankar's contentious statements.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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