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United News of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
India trashes 'supplemental award' by Court of Arbitration on Kishenganga, Ratle power projects
New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) India Today castigated the illegal Court of Arbitration and trashed its so-called supplemental award concerning Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. ''The illegal Court of Arbitration, purportedly constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, albeit in brazen violation of it, has issued what it characterizes as a supplemental award on its competence concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,'' the External Affairs Ministry said. It said India has never recognised the existence in law of this so-called Court of Arbitration and India's position has all along been that the constitution of this so-called arbitral body is in itself a serious breach of the Indus Waters Treaty. Therefore, any proceedings before this forum and any award or decision taken by it are also illegal and per se void. The Ministry said that following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India has in exercise of its rights as a sovereign nation under international law, placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. Until such time that the Treaty is in abeyance, India is no longer bound to perform any of its obligations under the Treaty. ''No Court of Arbitration, much less this illegally constituted arbitral body which has no existence in the eye of law, has the jurisdiction to examine the legality of India's actions in exercise of its rights as a sovereign. India, therefore, categorically rejects this so-called supplemental award as it has rejected all prior pronouncements of this body,' ,'' the Ministry said in a strongly worded statement... The statement said the latest charade at Pakistan's behest is yet another desperate attempt by it to escape accountability for its role as the global epicenter of terrorism. Pakistan's resort to this fabricated arbitration mechanism is consistent with its decades-long pattern of deception and manipulation of international forums, it added. The Kishenganga Hydro-Electric Project (KHEP) dispute between India and Pakistan was addressed by a Court of Arbitration constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty. The Court ruled on the project's impact on the Kishenganga/Neelum River and Pakistan's downstream hydroelectric project. India was permitted to divert water for the KHEP. The latest ruling by the Court of Arbitration in the Kishanganga dispute is that it has the jurisdiction to consider the dispute between India and Pakistan regarding the Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects. Pakistan raised concerns about the design and water usage of the Kishanganga (330 MW) and Ratle (850 MW) hydroelectric projects claiming they violated the Indus Waters Treaty. India, however, maintains that the dispute should be handled by a neutral expert appointed by the World Bank as stipulated in the Indus Water Treaty. India also argues that the Arbitration Court's involvement is a violation of the Treaty's dispute resolution mechanism. UNI RB GNK 20250
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
'Water Won't Go Anywhere,' Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil Reiterates India's Stance on Indus Waters Treaty
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Thursday reaffirmed India's position that it will not lift the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, stating that the water under the treaty will not go anywhere. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Paatil said, "The water won't go anywhere. He "Bilawal Bhutto) had threatened of blood and water flowing but we are not scared of such hollow threats," he to Pakistan People's Party Chief Bilawal Bhutto's remarks on the Indus Water Treaty, he sais India will not be threatened by false or aggressive added, "Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto also gave a threat that if water won't flow, blood will flow. I want to say that we won't be intimidated by such threats. Ham aisi gidar dhamkiyon se darte nahi" Regarding the Indus Water Treaty, CR Patil stated, "This decision belongs to the Indian government. Whatever decision is taken will only benefit the nation." During a media briefing on the 11 years of the Modi government, Patil highlighted the government's achievements and work done by the Jal Shakti Ministry. He mentioned, "Under PM Modi's leadership, our country has been growing... This is the first government that thinks for all sections of society... Our farmers are getting direct transfer benefits." Patil also spoke about the government's efforts to conserve and effectively use water for the country's benefit, stating that a Rs 501 crore grant has been received for the Jal Jeevan Mission and the ministry is actively working on its implementation. Earlier, an important source told ANI that the Indian government has decided to divert water meant for Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty 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 four states, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. These states will benefit from the diverted water, addressing their water shortages, sources added. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that "Desh ka pani desh ke haq me bahega ("India's water will flow in India's favour")". The Jal Shakti Ministry has been working towards this goal under the guidance and supervision of Home Minister Amit Shah. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil held several meetings at the Jal Shakti Ministry to review and discuss the Indus Water Treaty with officials. (With ANI inputs)
News18
2 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
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Childish Bilawal Bhutto gets befitting reply from India, Modi govt set to punish Pakistan more by...
(File) Indus Waters Treaty: In a stern response to Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's recent war threats over the Indus Waters Treaty, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil Thursday stated that India is not scared of empty threats or aggressive statements. 'The water won't go anywhere… What he says is his own opinion… We are not afraid of false threats,' the Minister told reporters at a press briefing on the 11 years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. 'Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto also had threatened that if water won't flow, blood will flow. I want to say that we won't be intimidated by such threats. Hum aisi gidar dhamkiyon se nahi darte (We are not afraid of such hollow threats),' Patil said. #WATCH | Delhi | On Bilawal Bhutto's reported statement on Indus Water Treaty, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil says, 'The water won't go anywhere… What he says is his own question… We are not afraid of false threats…' — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025 On the Indus Waters Treaty. the Minister stated that the decision solely rests with the Indian government, and whatever decision is taken will only be for the benefit of the nation. Modi government plans to divert water meant for Pakistan Meanwhile, a report by news agency ANI, citing sources, said that the Narendra Modi government has taken a decision to divert water meant for Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty 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, to ensure not a single drop of water meant for Pakistan goes to waste, and is instead utilised to meet the water needs of the above mentioned four states, which will benefit from the diverted water, addressing their water shortages, the report said. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that 'Desh ka pani desh ke haq me bahega ('India's water will flow in India's favour')'. The Jal Shakti Ministry has been working towards this goal under the guidance and supervision of Home Minister Amit Shah. Bilawal Bhutto says Pakistan will wage war over Indus Waters Treaty Patil's response came after Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari threatened that Pakistan would go to war with India if New Delhi refuses to accept the Indus Water Treaty. 'If India refuses to accept the Indus Water Treaty, then Pakistan will take water from all six rivers. India should restore the Indus Waters Treaty or get ready for a war.' he threatened. The Pakistani leader's threatening remarks came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Indus Water Treaty will never be restored. Earlier this year, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, and now the Modi government has devised a long-term strategy that will make Pakistan yearn for every single drop of water in the coming future. According to reports, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is committed to make Pakistan pay for the Pahalgam massacre, and plans are in place in to restrict water from the Indus, Sutlej and Beas rivers to the enemy country.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
'Water won't go anywhere': Jal Shakti minister on Indus Waters Treaty
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Thursday said the water from the Indus river system won't go anywhere, and whatever decision the government takes will be for the benefit of the nation. His statement comes months after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. At a press conference, the minister was asked about the status of the treaty, "This decision belongs to the Indian government and the Prime Minister... There is no update on the abeyance of the treaty. Whatever decision will be taken will only benefit the nation," he said. #WATCH | Delhi | On Indus Water Treaty, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil says, "This decision belongs to the Indian government and the Prime Minister... There is no update on the abeyance of the treaty. Whatever decision will be taken will only benefit the nation..." — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025 Referring to the recent remarks by former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto on IWT, Patil said that India is "not afraid of false threats". Two days ago, Bhutto said that India should either share the water fairly or Pakistan will direct the water towards them from all six rivers, news agency PTI reported. #WATCH | Delhi | On Bilawal Bhutto's reported statement on Indus Water Treaty, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil says, "The water won't go anywhere... What he says is his own question... We are not afraid of false threats..." — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2025 The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs the distribution of water from the Indus river system — Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — between India and Pakistan. Islamabad depends on water from the three rivers originating in India for around 80 per cent of its agricultural needs. India had suspended the treaty as a diplomatic retaliation after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Last week, in an interview with The Times of India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said that India will never revive the Indus Waters Treaty and will instead redirect river water currently flowing to Pakistan for use within India.
