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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Not Afraid': Jal Shakti Minister Says Pakistan's Letters Won't Change India's Stance On Indus Waters Treaty
Last Updated: Pakistan has written to India multiple times to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil said the water will not go anywhere Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Thursday said India will not change its stance on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty even if Pakistan writes multiple times asking to review the decision. Pakistan has written to India to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Paatil said the water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will not go anywhere. Asked about Pakistani leader Bilawal Bhutto's comments on the treaty, he said Bhutto has said many things for politics. Pakistan's former foreign minister recently threatened India over the suspension. 'The water won't go anywhere… What he says is his own opinion… We are not afraid of false threats," Paatil said at a press conference. 'He also talked about blood and water flowing but we are not scared of such hollow threats." The Indus Waters Treaty was put in abeyance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. 'This decision belongs to the Indian government. Whatever decision is taken will only benefit the nation," he said. According to a source quoted by news agency ANI, the central government has decided to divert water meant for Pakistan under the IWT for use in four Indian states — Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. The jal shakti ministry is working on infrastructure development at a war-footing level to implement this decision. The ministry aims to ensure that not a single drop of water meant for Pakistan goes to waste. Instead, it will be utilised to meet the water needs of the four states, which will benefit from the diverted water. Paatil also held several meetings at the ministry to review and discuss the Indus Water Treaty with officials. (With agency inputs) First Published: June 26, 2025, 23:11 IST
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan's letters not going to change India's stance on Indus Waters Treaty: Jal Shakti minister
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil said on Thursday that Pakistan writing letters on revoking the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is a formality and is not going to change India's stance on the has written multiple times to India, asking it to review its decision on the a press conference here, Paatil said the water under the Indus Waters Treaty will not go about Pakistani leader Bilawal Bhutto 's comments on the treaty, Paatil said Bhutto has said many things for Pakistani leader recently threatened India over suspending the Indus Waters Treaty."He also talked about blood and water flowing but we are not scared of such hollow threats," Paatil Indus Waters Treaty was put in abeyance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gandhinagar: BJP office decorated with rangolis as Union Minister CR Paatil and CM Bhupendra Patel hold press conference
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 10 (ANI): Rangolis were made at the BJP Office in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to decorate the office for the Press conference of Union Minister for Jal Shakti and State President CR Paatil, along with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Union Minister CR Paatil and CM Bhupendra Patel hold a press conference at the Regional Office Shri Kamalam Koba, Gandhinagar, to mark 11 years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government in the Centre. The visuals show women making rangolis, highlighting the NDA government's achievements in the last 11 years. Sharing an X post, BJP Gujarat said, 'Press conference of Union Minister for Jal Shakti and State President Shri CR Paatil and Honorable Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel on the occasion of completion of 11 years of Modi Government Tomorrow morning at 9:15 am Venue: Regional Office 'Shri Kamalam' Koba, Gandhinagar.' As the Narendra Modi-led government completed 11 years, BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday highlighted the various achievements of the government, including good governance, change in India's 'political culture,' and several bold decisions taken. Addressing a press conference, Nadda said that Prime Minister Modi has changed the country's political culture and established a new normal and a new order. Nadda said, 'We are completing 11 years under PM Modi's leadership. It is very difficult to confine 11 years in a press conference. The work done under PM Modi's leadership is written in the golden words because of the unimaginable and unique works. PM Modi has changed the country's politics, political culture. The country was appeased 11 years ago. Earlier, saving a political chair by dividing the society was the norm. When I say he changed the political culture of the country, it means politics of performance, responsive and responsible government, along with politics of report card, which means we are accountable. The work we are doing is in front of the public.' 'I can proudly say that in the last 11 years, the government led by PM Modi has changed the culture of Indian politics and established a new normal, a new order. This government is effective; this government takes strong decisions and it is a government that brings economic discipline,' he added. (ANI)
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistan "Pleads" With India To Reconsider Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
New Delhi: Pakistan has reportedly written a letter to India, urging it to reconsider the decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty into abeyance. Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources has reportedly written a letter to New Delhi to resume the flow of rivers into its territory under the Indus Waters Treaty, reports have claimed. The Indus Waters Treaty is a pivotal water-sharing accord that has endured for more than six decades. The plea comes after India halted the 1960 agreement in the wake of yet another Pakistan-backed terrorist attack, this time in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 civilians dead, mostly tourists. India, invoking its national security prerogative, has placed the treaty in abeyance until Islamabad "credibly and irrevocably" ends its support for terrorism. The move was endorsed by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the apex decision-making body on strategic affairs, marking the first time New Delhi has hit pause on the World Bank-brokered agreement. In a letter sent to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Pakistani Ministry warned that suspending the treaty would trigger a crisis within the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first address since Operation Sindoor, underlined the government's uncompromising position. "Water and blood cannot flow together," he declared. "Terror and talks cannot happen at the same time. Terror and trade cannot happen simultaneously." However, Indian officials have dismissed these concerns, pointing to Pakistan's longstanding use of terrorism as a state policy. The treaty allocates three western rivers, Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, to Pakistan, while the eastern rivers - Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, remain with India. India has now announced a three-tier strategy -- short-term, mid-term, and long-term to prevent any flow of Indus waters into Pakistan. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil said that steps are being taken to ensure that not a single drop of water is allowed to leave Indian territory unutilised. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reinforced the government's stance, saying, "The Indus Waters Treaty was founded on goodwill and friendship. Pakistan has trampled on these values by supporting cross-border terrorism for decades." The strong response follows Operation Sindoor, a swift military campaign launched after the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in a brief ceasefire agreement. But New Delhi has made it clear: dialogue with Islamabad will now be limited to one agenda -- ending terrorism and ensuring the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. As per the 1960 treaty, India got around 30 per cent of the total water carried by the Indus River System located in India, while Pakistan got the remaining 70 per cent. With the Indus Waters Treaty suspended, the Narendra Modi government is expected to take major steps toward completing the stalled hydroelectric projects. A key meeting is likely to be held this week with Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Water Resources Minister Paatil, Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and senior officials from all related Ministries. Since the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, two meetings have already taken place between Amit Shah, Paatil, and top officials of the Ministry.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Slogans hailing Indian Army ring out in Surat as Tiranga Yatra held
'With Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army had sent out a message to the world: Whoever dares to harm an Indian will get a befitting reply', Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil said as he led the Tiranga Yatra in Surat on Wednesday. Addressing media persons, Paatil said, 'After the terror attack of Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the vow to give a befitting reply to the country's enemies at their doorsteps. Terrorists and those who support them will not be spared. India has shown to the world that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the nation and its citizens are strong and safe. Our army jawans on the borders are ready to protect the country and its people.' Surat city Municipal commissioner Shalini Agrawal, Collector Dr Sourabh Pardhi, Mayor Daxesh Mavani, and others were present at the yatra that saw participation of people from all walks of life. Several patriotic songs were played and people were seen holding placards hailing the soldiers as they walked from Bhagal to the Chowk area. A highlight of the event was music bands of Saifee Scout Surat, which belongs to the Dawoodi Bohra community, seen leading the yatra from Bhagal crossroads. Municipal commissioner Agrawal said, 'People from all communities took active part in the rally.' The yatra culminated at Chowk Bazaar near the old fort.
