Amit Shah says India will never restore Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan

New Delhi (Web Desk): Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will not be reinstated. He added that the water which previously flowed to Pakistan will now be redirected for use within Indian territories, particularly Rajasthan.

In an interview with a foreign news agency, Amit Shah stated, “Pakistan will no longer receive the water it was unjustly getting. India has made a firm decision not to resume the Indus Waters Treaty.”

This bold statement comes amid already strained relations between the two neighboring countries. Shah's remarks hint at a significant shift in India’s water policy, particularly concerning the rivers that flow into Pakistan under the decades-old treaty.

According to internationally recognized water laws, lower riparian states — like Pakistan — have a legitimate right to water flow from upstream sources. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 and brokered by the World Bank, has long been considered a cornerstone of water-sharing agreements between the two nations.

Pakistan has consistently argued that the treaty does not allow for unilateral withdrawal, and any attempt by India to block or divert water would be considered a hostile act, possibly even a declaration of war.

Legal and geopolitical experts warn that Amit Shah’s statement could escalate tensions further in an already volatile region. They argue that tampering with water rights under a binding international treaty not only undermines regional stability but also challenges India’s standing in the global community.