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Indus Water Treaty

A historic blunder that gave Pakistan the upper hand on Indus waters

Uttam Sinha

In his well researched book, scholar and author Uttam Sinha brings out in fascinating detail how senior Cabinet minister N V Gadgil differed with Jawaharlal Nehru over the giving Pakistan too much leeway in sharing river waters after the 1947-48 war. Extracts follow:

Kashmir’s New Story

Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty was overdue and anticipates a Valley fully integrated with India

The Courage of His Convictions

What drives Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he prepares for his biggest challenge yet—stopping Pakistan in its tracks

Indus treaty first step as India plans major retaliation

Modi government explores hard power options undeterred by any likely escalation

First step post Pahalgam, India scraps Indus Treaty

Govt calls all party meet to build anti-Pak consensus

India Sends an Indus Message

New Delhi’s decision to modify the Indus Waters Treaty is a signal to Pakistan and the World Bank that it is time to abandon stale mindsets

Pakistan Must Course-Correct

Playing politics will not save the Indus Waters Treaty

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