Reference Message Network reported on June 21st according to a report by Reuters on June 21st citing the "Times of India", Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said on June 21st that India will never restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Islamabad, and the river water flowing to Pakistan will be diverted for domestic use in India.
The report mentioned that after 26 civilians died in an attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region, India announced the "suspension" of this treaty reached in 1960. The treaty once ensured that 80% of Pakistan's farmland could obtain water from three rivers originating in India.
Despite the two neighboring countries agreeing to a ceasefire last month after a conflict erupted at its most severe in decades, this water treaty remains in a state of suspension.
According to the report, Shah said: "No, it will never be restored. We will dig a canal to divert the river water originally flowing to Pakistan to Rajasthan. Pakistan will not get the water resources it has been acquiring improperly." Rajasthan is located in northwest India.
Shah is one of the most influential ministers in Prime Minister Modi's cabinet. His remarks have made Islamabad's hope for recent negotiations on the treaty slim.
The report also mentioned that Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there is no provision in the treaty allowing either party to unilaterally withdraw, and any obstruction of the river water flowing to Pakistan would be considered "an act of war". (Compiled/translated by Cao Weiguo)
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7518363620317708852/
Disclaimer: This article only represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by using the "like/dislike" buttons below.