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India Vows to Divert Indus Water to Rajasthan Within Three Years

Union Home Minister Amit Shah framed the treaty suspension as a response to the April Pahalgam terror attack, linking it to Pakistan's alleged support for militants.

Sindhu to reach Ganganagar in 3 years, Pak to struggle for every drop: Amit Shah
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Overview

  • India suspended the Nehru-era Indus Water Treaty after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, halting Pakistan's guaranteed water share.
  • Amit Shah pledged that new dams and canals will deliver Sindhu river water to Rajasthan's Ganganagar district by 2028.
  • Officials predict Pakistan will struggle for its previous water allocations once India's infrastructure projects are complete.
  • Shah described the treaty hold as a firm signal against Pakistan's alleged backing of cross-border terrorism.
  • The BJP underscored this initiative at its Madhya Pradesh lawmakers' training camp as part of showcasing governance achievements under PM Modi.