“BJP’s narrative, Pandora box for J&K...”, Mehbooba Mufti objects review of Indus Water Treaty

Nov 13, 2024

Srinagar (J&K), November 13 (ANI): PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, “You know that in the last 70 years, J&K has been a battleground between India and Pakistan. There have been several wars, everyday there is a new incident. Abida who was injured in a grenade attack succumbed to her injuries yesterday. We have suffered so much loss that can never be compensated...It is said that we have are not fully utilising the Indus water treatment, but whatever we have utilised and the power projects we have built, are they ours? It is BJP's narrative that we should review the treaty and that we should not suspend it. Since we have suffered a lot, the Indian government should compensate for it. Since Rangarajan Committee was handed over to NHPC, at least two power projects should be handed over to Jammu and Kashmir. Instead of questioning the Indus water treatment, we should ask the Indian government to build 2 power projects to solve the problem of power. If it does not happen, compensation should be given. This matter should be resolved between Indian govt and J&K govt. By questioning this we are starting a new battle, we are creating a new fight.”