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Indus Water Treaty Remains Suspended Amid Pakistan's Cross-Border Terror: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended in response to Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan must credibly abjure its support for terrorism. One year after Operation Sindoor, India's Baglihar Dam gates remain closed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the armed forces' professionalism in responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Key Points: Indus Water Treaty Suspended Over Pakistan Terror: MEA

  • Indus Water Treaty suspended over Pakistan terror sponsorship
  • India marks one year of Operation Sindoor
  • Baglihar Dam gates remain closed
  • PM Modi praises armed forces' response to Pahalgam attack
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Indus Water Treaty remains suspended in response to Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terror: MEA

MEA confirms Indus Water Treaty remains suspended due to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism. India marks one year of Operation Sindoor with dams closed.

"The Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan's sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, May 7

As India marks the first anniversary of Op Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs sharply rebuked Islamabad's policy of terrorism. MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan's action of cross-border terrorism.

The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital.

He recalled the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack last year, which resulted in the death of 26 people and highlighted how India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan's actions.

"The entire world saw the Pahalgam terrorist attack for what it was. We gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism."

He emphasised how India continues to work to strengthen the global fight against terrorism and has every right to defend itself.

"The world knows that cross-border terrorism has long been an instrument of state policy for Pakistan. We in India have every right to defend ourselves against terrorism."

On the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jaiswal told the reporters, "The Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan's sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. Pakistan must credibly and irrevocably abjure its support for cross-border terrorism."

The Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, was suspended following the Pahalgam attack, marking a significant shift in bilateral water-sharing arrangements.

One year down the line, India continues to keep its dams closed.

All gates of the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban district continue to remain closed even a year after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terrorism and reaffirmed the country's commitment to protecting national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces in responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7, 2025, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, showcased a calibrated, tri-services response that embodied precision, professionalism, and purpose. Operation Sindoor was conceived as a punitive and targeted campaign to dismantle the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan.

- ANI

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Priya S
I support strong action against terrorism, but I hope the government is also thinking about the long-term humanitarian impact. The Indus Water Treaty is a 60-year-old agreement, and suspending it could affect millions of people on both sides, including in our own states like Punjab and Rajasthan. Need a balanced approach.
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James A
As someone from the US following South Asian geopolitics, this is a significant escalation. Pakistan's history of using cross-border terrorism is well-documented. India's response with Operation Sindoor and the treaty suspension sends a clear message. Respect for India's determination to defend its sovereignty.
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Vikram M
One year of Operation Sindoor and the Indus Treaty suspension, and what has changed? The terror infrastructure across the border is still there. I worry that this is more about political posturing than actual results. The water shut-off hurts people, not the terrorists. We need a more comprehensive strategy.
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Sarah B
The Baglihar Dam being kept closed for a year is a massive statement. Water security is national security. India has every right to use every tool in its arsenal to respond to terrorism. The MEA's condition that Pakistan must 'credibly and irrevocably abjure support for terrorism' is the right benchmark. No more empty promises.
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Rajesh Q
I'm from a border village in Jammu, and we face the brunt of Pakistan's cross-border shelling and terror. I fully support the suspension of the treaty. Let them feel the pinch. Water is more valuable than bullets. But the government must also ensure our farmers downstream don't suffer due to this decision. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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