North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: In the last few days, increasing attacks in Kashmir and continuous nefarious activities of Pakistan have broken the patience of India. For years we have been following an agreement in which India has always shown generosity, but now India has said that “enough is enough.”
What is this new ‘water’ tension?
The latest news is that India has started the process of suspending some important provisions of the Indus Water Agreement for the time being. The main reason behind this is the intentions of Pakistan. In fact, whenever India builds a power project on its rivers (like Kishanganga or Ratle), Pakistan starts creating unnecessary obstacles. On top of that, the terrorist incidents taking place from across the border are adding fuel to the fire.
Why is this decision of India important?
The Indus Water Treaty signed in 1960 is one of the oldest treaties in the world, which has survived despite wars. But India now believes that when Pakistan is not stopping the shedding of blood of our people, then why should we sit in technical meetings with it on water sharing?
India has made it clear by sending a notice that it wants to “review” this 64 year old agreement. India demands that the terms of this agreement should be rewritten in view of the changed circumstances and recurring disputes.
Does Pakistan have any option?
To tell the truth, Pakistan’s agriculture and economy depend to a large extent on these rivers. If India starts using the water of its rivers completely or tightens the terms of the agreement, then Pakistan may face a big crisis of ‘drought’ and ‘starvation’.
This step is part of India’s diplomacy, which is called “Water Diplomacy”. That means bullets and stones will now be answered by the flow of rivers. India breaking this silence is an indication that the situation is going to be even more challenging for Pakistan in future.
