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India Suspends Indus Treaty, Tensions with Pakistan Escalate

4/30/2025

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India Suspends Treaty

India has suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir, accusing Pakistan of complicity. This drastic move jeopardizes Pakistan's agriculture, with 80% of its farming dependent on the Indus basin. Pakistan has issued a stark warning: cutting off water could be perceived as an "act of war," heightening the already fraught tensions.

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Tikait Condemns Suspension

Naresh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, condemned India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, labeling it a "wrong decision" detrimental to farmers. His remarks ignited fierce criticism from BJP leaders, who alleged he was favoring Pakistan. In response, Tikait's brother challenged the government's intentions, linking the treaty's halt to the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

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India Suspends Treaty

India has suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in response to a terrorist attack in Kashmir, accusing Pakistan of complicity. This drastic move jeopardizes Pakistan's agriculture, with 80% of its farming dependent on the Indus basin. Pakistan has issued a stark warning: cutting off water could be perceived as an "act of war," heightening the already fraught tensions.

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