India Demands Urgent Review of Indus Water Treaty: Key Reasons Behind the Bold Move Against Pakistan
Citing “fundamental and unforeseen” changes in circumstances, India has formally requested a review of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, according to PTI. The Indian government highlighted ongoing cross-border terrorism as a significant factor prompting this reassessment. The notification, issued to Pakistan on August 30 under Article XII(3) of the IWT, underscores shifts in population demographics, environmental challenges, and the urgency for clean energy development as crucial reasons for revisiting the treaty’s terms.
The Indus Water Treaty, established on September 19, 1960, after nine years of negotiations and including the World Bank as a signatory, facilitates cooperation and information exchange between the two neighbors regarding cross-border river waters. The recent notice comes amid prolonged disputes over India’s Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, leading the World Bank to activate both a neutral-expert mechanism and a Court of Arbitration.
New Delhi argues that initiating the two processes concurrently contravenes the treaty’s prescribed three-step dispute resolution procedure. India has consistently advocated for resolving the issue through neutral-expert channels and now calls for a reevaluation of the treaty’s dispute resolution mechanism.
This move by India signals a significant shift in its approach to managing water resources shared with Pakistan amid escalating tensions and evolving regional priorities.
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