Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the party will fully support any action taken by the government for restricting or stopping flow of water to Pakistan following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty over the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.
Following Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's empty rhetoric on the Indus Water Treaty, Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal on Saturday slammed the PPP Chairman, stating that the presence of such politicians in the world was "unfortunate".
Following Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's empty rhetoric on the Indus Water Treaty, BJP MP Tarun Chugh on Saturday criticised Bhutto, noting that treaties hold significance only when there is trust between parties involved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the government's announcement of the manufacturing mission in the Union Budget, noting that the initiative is aimed at promoting 'Make in India' and providing Indian youth the opportunity to create products that meet global standards.
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India took a firm step by announcing the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. In response, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari resorted to empty rhetoric, further raising tensions between the two nations.
The minister further claimed that if the water of the Indus River flowed from Pakistan to India instead then the country would have obstructed the river long ago, however India fulfilled its responsibility but Pakistan drank the same water and killed our people instead.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday emphasised the importance of constructing a scientific drainage system to manage water accumulation during the monsoon season in Agartala.
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Friday made a strong declaration that the decision to scrap the Indus Water Treaty will be implemented in full, and India will not allow even a single drop of water to flow to Pakistan.
BJP leader Shagun Parihar on Friday expresseed support for Central government's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty and termed the decision historic.
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil said that the Centre has formulated a detailed roadmap to prevent the flow of Indian river water to Pakistan, following a key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Expressing strong disapproval over the Indus Water Treaty, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the pact which was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 is the "most unfair document" to the people of the Union Territory.