New Delhi, August 14: Political leaders in India have reacted strongly to Pakistan’s alleged threat regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). They warned that if Pakistan engages in any reckless actions, it will face severe consequences and could be “erased from the world map.”
This response follows a statement from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who labeled the Indus water issue as the country’s “red line,” asserting that Pakistan would not compromise on this matter.
India has maintained a clear stance that the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended until Pakistan completely halts cross-border terrorism.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh emphasized that India acts in accordance with its national interests and firmly protects them. He stated, “No matter the power in the world, what is Pakistan’s standing? We operate in our interest and defend our interests resolutely.”
BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh warned Pakistan, reminding them of the significant damage inflicted during Operation Sindoor last year on their terrorist infrastructure and airports. He declared, “If they dare to act recklessly, Pakistan will be erased from the world map forever.”
Congress leader Tariq Anwar also adopted a tough stance against Pakistan, highlighting that India suspended the Indus Water Treaty for a reason. He pointed out that ongoing terrorist activities from Pakistan and recent attacks in Kashmir, resulting in innocent lives lost, make it extremely difficult for India to maintain relations with Pakistan.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh remarked that during the recent Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces demonstrated all forms of “red, yellow, and blue lines” to Pakistan.
He stated that India should not take any of Pakistan’s statements seriously, asserting that India possesses the capability to respond to any of Pakistan’s actions with “a thousand times more strength.” He affirmed that the entire nation stands firmly with the central government and the Indian Armed Forces on this issue.
Earlier, India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Kwatra, noted that the Indus Water Treaty was established in 1960 in a spirit of goodwill and friendship. He remarked that Pakistan has worked to undermine this spirit over the past five decades, and suspending the treaty merely acknowledges that Pakistan’s conduct has already destroyed that goodwill.
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