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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message regarding Pakistan and the longstanding Indus Water Treaty of 1960. Speaking in Gandhinagar, Modi stated that while India has so far only kept the Indus water issue “under abeyance” without firm action, Pakistan is already showing signs of distress.
PM Modi highlighted a shocking detail about the Jammu and Kashmir dams, noting that for over 60 years, the gates at the bottom of these dams, designed for cleaning and desilting, were never opened. “The reservoirs, which should have been at full capacity, have lost their ability to hold water, dropping to just 2% or 3%,” Modi said.
He questioned whether Indians deserved access to their rightful share of water and pointed out that merely initiating minor cleaning of dam gates and removing waste has already caused panic in Pakistan.
Addressing ongoing security concerns, Modi spoke about 75 years of cross-border terrorism and stressed that the time has come for India to respond decisively. “Should we keep tolerating this? Shouldn’t a bullet be answered with a shell? Shouldn’t a brick be answered with a stone?” he asked, signaling a firmer stance on national security.
This strong statement on both water rights and cross-border terrorism underscores Modi’s message of resilience and assertiveness on key national issues.
