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Assam CM Dismisses Pakistan's Brahmaputra River Concerns

6/3/2025

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly rejected Pakistan's fears about China potentially blocking the Brahmaputra River, labeling it as mere scare tactics. He confidently stated that India controls the river's strength, with a significant 65-70% of its flow coming from Indian tributaries and monsoon rains, reinforcing India's hydrological independence amidst rising regional tensions.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly rejected Pakistan's fears about China potentially blocking the Brahmaputra River, labeling it as mere scare tactics. He confidently stated that India controls the river's strength, with a significant 65-70% of its flow coming from Indian tributaries and monsoon rains, reinforcing India's hydrological independence amidst rising regional tensions.