“India Not as Cruel as Pakistan, Won’t Kill by Cutting Water”: Farooq Abdullah on Indus Treaty Suspension

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Srinagar: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday responded to India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, asserting that India may warn, but will not kill—a reflection of its humanitarian approach.

“India is the nation of Gandhi, we have threatened them (Pakistan) that we will stop the water, but we will not kill them. We are not as cruel as they are…” Abdullah told news agency ANI, referring to recent signals from New Delhi about halting the water supply to Pakistan.

India’s decision to reconsider the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty—a historic water-sharing pact brokered by the World Bank—comes amid continued tensions with Pakistan over cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations.

However, Abdullah criticized the original treaty, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir were ignored during its signing. “When the Indus Waters Treaty was signed, the people of J&K were not taken into confidence. Due to this treaty, J&K has suffered the biggest loss,” he remarked.

The veteran leader further urged the central government to devise a plan to redirect the diverted waters for the benefit of Jammu residents. “I appeal to the government of India to work on a scheme to bring that water to the people of Jammu…,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Farooq Abdullah visited Pahalgam, where he interacted with tourists and reiterated that Kashmir was, is, and will always remain a part of India.

The Indus Waters Treaty, signed by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan, grants Pakistan control over the three western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—while India retains rights over the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.

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