India Holds Indus Water Treaty After Pakistan's Violations

India temporarily suspends the Indus Water Treaty citing Pakistan's continuous violations and legal roadblocks. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasizes India's enduring patience and highlights demographic, climate, and terrorism challenges affecting treaty adherence. Negotiations stall as Pakistan refuses modification discussions and support for cross-border terrorism persists.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has accused Pakistan of continuously violating the Indus Water Treaty by creating deliberate legal hurdles. At a recent press briefing, Misri underscored India's remarkable patience in adhering to the treaty for 65 years despite provocations, while highlighting ongoing attempts to negotiate modifications.

Misri revealed that India has repeatedly reached out to Pakistan over the past 2.5 years, seeking government-to-government talks to address treaty modifications. He lamented Pakistan's role in the breaches, which he argued, impeded India's rightful use of Western rivers.

Highlighting challenges such as demographic shifts, climate change, and terrorism, Misri pointed to Pakistan's non-cooperation as a breach of treaty obligations. Consequently, India has decided to put the agreement on hold until Pakistan permanently ceases support for cross-border terrorism, especially following the Pahalgam attack.