BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has stirred controversy by calling for a suspension of water supply to Bangladesh in the wake of India’s decision to halt the Indus Waters Treaty following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Dubey’s comments come as tensions between India and its neighbors continue to rise.
The Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, prompted India to cut off water supply to Pakistan. Now, Dubey is urging a similar action against Bangladesh. He pointed to the flawed 1996 Ganga water agreement between India and Bangladesh during Congress rule as a reason for his stance.
“The agreement for the waters of the Ganga was wrong, and it was a mistake made by the Congress government in 1996,” Dubey stated. He questioned the logic of continuing to share water with countries allegedly linked to terrorism, stating, “How long will we provide water to snakes? It’s time to crush them.”
In addition to his call for a suspension of water supply to Bangladesh, Dubey also expressed concerns about security along India’s borders with both Pakistan and Bangladesh. He emphasized the importance of securing these areas to prevent terrorist infiltration. Dubey referred to reports of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists being in constant contact with Bangladesh’s interim government, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance.
Dubey’s comments have sparked debate and raised questions about the implications of cutting off water supply to Bangladesh. Critics have raised concerns about the humanitarian impact of such a move, while supporters argue that it is necessary to take a strong stance against countries allegedly supporting terrorism.
As tensions in the region continue to escalate, it remains to be seen whether Dubey’s calls for suspending water supply to Bangladesh will be acted upon by the Indian government. The situation is fluid, and the consequences of such a decision could have far-reaching implications for relations between India and its neighbors.
