Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the central government has taken stringent actions against Pakistan by temporarily suspending the Indus Water Treaty. Praising this decision, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey declared that Pakistanis will perish without water, showcasing the '56 inches of chest'.
Nishikant Dubey took to X to post, highlighting how Nehru, the architect of an agreement that 'fed water to a snake,' had sacrificed Indian blood for the Nobel Prize by giving away the waters of Sindhu, Ravi, Beas, Chenab, and Sutlej. Today, Modi has cut off their access to both food and water; Pakistanis will perish without water. This is what 56 inches of chest entails—an absolute cessation.
Source: aajtak
On April 22, a terror attack in Pahalgam led to the loss of 26 innocent tourists, prompting India to take decisive actions against Pakistan. On Wednesday evening, the CCS meeting convened, followed by a press conference by Foreign Secretary Vikram Mistry revealing the decisions made.
Five stark decisions against Pakistan were made in this meeting. Firstly, the Attari border checkpost between India and Pakistan will be closed, a significant action hindering limited cross-border movement. Secondly, the Indian embassy in Pakistan will be shuttered. Thirdly, the Indus Water Treaty is paused, profoundly affecting Pakistan's water access. Fourthly, all Pakistani diplomats in India must exit within 48 hours. Lastly, Pakistani nationals will not receive Indian visas.
What is the Indus Water Treaty?
The Indus Water Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, was signed in 1960 by India's then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's President Ayub Khan. The treaty granted India rights over the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej), while Pakistan received rights over the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab). India could utilize the western rivers for limited purposes like irrigation and hydroelectric power, provided it did not affect Pakistan's water supply.
