Firm Stance by India: Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty Amidst Pakistan’s Terror Threat
India has sent a formal notice to Pakistan, demanding a review of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. The outdated treaty favors Pakistan, while India has endured continuous cross-border terrorism. This move is necessary, not just for resource allocation but for national security. For years, India showed restraint while Pakistan sent terrorists to wreak havoc. Now, it’s time to prioritize India’s needs over a hostile neighbor.
A Decades-Old Unfair Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, gave Pakistan control over 80% of the water from the shared Indus River system. India, a larger country with greater water needs, has been left with only 20%. This allocation was made under vastly different geopolitical conditions, without anticipating the enduring hostilities and Pakistan’s support of terrorism against India.
This disproportionate share remains despite Pakistan’s history of aggression and proxy wars. India has followed the treaty strictly, even during times of war and terrorism. But continuing to abide by such a treaty benefits a state that has consistently used terror as a tool to harm India.
Cross-Border Terrorism: Why This Matters
Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorist activities against India makes it clear that any generosity extended to them is misplaced. Allowing them to control most of the Indus waters while they actively work to destabilize India is strategically damaging. For decades, India’s adherence to the treaty has allowed Pakistan to thrive, despite its anti-India policies and actions. Terror attacks, insurgency support, and infiltration are just some of the ways Pakistan has undermined India.
India’s decision to review the treaty is not just about water—it’s about sending a message. By clinging to this treaty, We have been feeding a hostile state, which in turn funds and supports terrorism.
Time for India to Act
Modifying the Indus Waters Treaty is not only fair but also crucial for India’s security. India’s growing population and clean energy needs require more water resources. It’s absurd to think that a state that funds and arms terrorists should have access to a significant share of water that flows through Indian territory. We must act now to protect its future and use its water to its own benefit.
Continuing to show mercy to an enemy that refuses peace is not only naive but dangerous. Pakistan has used the treaty’s benefits to build itself up while undermining India’s stability. It’s time we put an end to this one-sided deal.
India’s demand to modify the Indus Waters Treaty is a just and necessary step. It reflects the nation’s resolve to stop subsidizing an enemy state’s infrastructure, especially one that uses terror to strike at India’s heart. India must ensure its resources benefit its own citizens and secure its borders from terror threats. Continuing to favor a hostile neighbor while ignoring its own interests is no longer an option.
