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Naresh Tikait Criticized for Opposing Indus Waters Treaty Suspension After Pahalgam Attack

BJP leaders demand an apology from the BKU president for his remarks, while his brother clarifies the union's support for the government's decision.

Naresh Tikait’s remarks come after India decided to break the Indus Water Treaty in a sharp response to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
BJP says farm leader 'speaking language of Pak' after remarks on Indus Treaty
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Overview

  • The Indian government suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and ordered Pakistani nationals to leave following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists.
  • Naresh Tikait, president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union, called the treaty suspension 'wrong,' citing potential harm to farmers, sparking backlash from BJP leaders.
  • BJP Kisan Morcha President Rajkumar Chahar accused Tikait of 'speaking the language of Pakistan' and demanded an apology for his remarks.
  • Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also condemned Tikait’s comments, urging him to support the government's national security measures.
  • Rakesh Tikait, Naresh Tikait’s brother and BKU spokesperson, clarified that the union stands with the government and supports strict actions against terrorism.