India writes to Pakistan, demands modification of one-sided Indus Water Treaty
- In Reports
- 07:57 PM, Sep 18, 2024
- Myind Staff
India has written to Pakistan demanding modification to the Indus Waters Treaty. According to official sources from the government, India believes that the treaty needs to be amended because it is currently unworkable given the circumstances. The letter was sent on August 30, 2024, according to sources.
The letter sent to Pakistan covered that the 64-year-old treaty has been one-sided since its origination in 1960 and that now it is high time it must be modified. The changes are necessary because the usage of water is changing and the population is rising. India also looks forward to the use of clean energy; therefore, a new look is required at this treaty. In its notice, India noted that the demographics and the use of the Indus waters were changing and that "we should look to change the treaty as India is going forward for clean energy."
India had also questioned the continued terrorist activities from the end of Pakistan and stated that Pakistan has exploited India's magnanimity, and hence the deal should be revisited. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960, to ensure the fair use of the water from the Indus River system. According to Article XII (3) of the Treaty, the terms can be changed if both governments agree and sign a new treaty that is officially approved.
India's security analysts contend that considering its greater size, population, and expanding water needs, the treaty is unfair. Some analysts also contend that Pakistan gains a strategic edge over India as a result of the treaty, given the political and military tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. They contend that India ought to have more control over the western rivers, especially during hostilities or periods of increased hostilities.
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