Central Agriculture Minister Discusses Indus Water Treaty with Farmers Amid Tensions
In a pivotal meeting, Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the Indus Water Treaty with farmer organizations, reflecting on recent unsettling events in the country. He emphasized the pride in India's armed forces and the decisive actions taken against terrorism. Chouhan highlighted the historic suspension of the treaty, asserting that India will not tolerate provocations. This meeting comes amid rising tensions with Pakistan, showcasing the government's commitment to national security and food security. Read on to discover more about the implications of this meeting and the government's stance on these critical issues.
| May 19, 2025, 16:54 IST
Significant Meeting on Indus Water Treaty
Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a crucial meeting with farmer organizations regarding the Indus Water Treaty. Following the discussions, Chouhan expressed that recent events have deeply unsettled everyone. Innocent individuals were questioned about their religion and subsequently killed. The entire nation was distressed, and anger filled every heart. We do not provoke anyone, but this is India; if someone provokes us, we do not let it go.
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Chouhan further stated that the Prime Minister has granted full authority to the armed forces. The military has decided that this is India, and we will not harm everyone. You may have heard Defence Minister Rajnath Singh say, 'Those who attack me, I will retaliate.' Therefore, terrorist camps were targeted, and all terrorist hideouts were destroyed. We did not directly attack Pakistan; our fight was against terrorism, but Pakistan has not acknowledged this. They believed that India would be intimidated by Turkish and Chinese drones and missiles.
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He expressed pride in our armed forces, bowing to their bravery. They shot down their (Pakistan's) drones and missiles as if they were toys. Children in Punjab and other states are playing with the debris. Pakistan surrendered within three days. However, decisive actions were taken. The Prime Minister decided that blood and water cannot flow together. A historic decision was made to suspend the Indus Water Treaty. This is not a trivial matter.