Pakistan, water and blood

There is no count of how many terrorist attacks have taken place from Pakistan. Before the attack on Baisaran in Pahalgam, there have been major attacks in Chatisinghpura in 2000, Parliament in 2001, Kaluchak in 2002, Doda in 2006, Mumbai in 2008, Uri in 2016, Nagrota Army Headquarters in 2016, Sanjuwan Army Camp, Pulwama in 2019. Small attacks are routine. After every attack, Pakistan denies involvement, while everyone knows that terrorists get training across the border. Pakistan has always considered state-sponsored terrorism as part of its strategy. There was some peace after the strike on Balakot in 2019. It was understood that we have made our red line clear against terrorism and now the effort to establish peace in Kashmir can move forward. But the Basran attack, and the manner in which it was carried out, shows that the ban is no longer effective. The manner in which a helpless Hindu tourist was isolated and killed is amounting to great provocation. On the one hand, the economy of Kashmir and the livelihood of Kashmiris were hurt, and on the other hand, there was mischief to create communal tension within the country.

One of the biggest and most effective steps taken by the Government of India so far is the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan's leaders repeatedly say that 'Kashmir is the vein in their throat', but the reality is that the real vein in their throat is the water flowing from India in three rivers. India has put its hand on this water and if it is tightened further, Pakistan will be killed. Pakistan's economy depends on the continuity of water. The Indus system irrigates 90 per cent of Pakistan's crops. More than 70 percent of the population depends on it. Their agriculture will be ruined if water is stopped or reduced during the harvest season. It is noteworthy that even during the wars of 1965 and 1971, this treaty was not touched. Now the message has been sent that we have enough to tolerate it. He is agitated by this decision. First said that if the water is stopped, it will be an act of war. Now Bilawal Bhutto says that "if the water is stopped, blood will flow". "The Sindhu is ours and will remain ours," Bilawal said. Either our water will flow into it or their blood will flow into it."

Bilawal forgot how his maternal grandfather Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had come to Shimla to negotiate the agreement. But its prime minister, Shahbaz Sharif, is more scientist. Having earlier categorically denied Pakistan's involvement, he now says he is open to any "neutral investigation". He is sensible and knows that a country which is 40 per cent dependent on India for medicines and whose fate is in a bad shape cannot afford a war. The TRF, which had earlier proudly claimed responsibility for 'killing Hindus', has also retracted. Now let's say we didn't. Pakistan's newspaper The Express Tribune has reported that Nawaz Sharif has advised his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif to stop the aggression and try to reduce tensions with India.

The Indus Water Treaty was signed in September 1960. The waters of six rivers of the Indus Valley were shared, from which the waters of the Indus, Chenab and Jhelum were given to Pakistan and the waters of the Sutlej, Ravi and Beas were given to India. This agreement was made in what is called 'Good Faith'. It was not known that Pakistan would turn into a terrorist-istan with time. That is why there was a demand for a long time that this agreement should be reconsidered. There have been a lot of changes from climate to population. The biggest thing is that Pakistan is not deterred by mischief. After the 2016 Uri attack, Prime Minister Modi had said that "blood and water cannot flow together". Pakistan has threatened to suspend the Simla Agreement. The agreement stated that no party would violate the Line of Control but in 1999, Pakistan had violated the Line of Control in Kargil. That is, the Shimla Agreement is already dead. In Pahalgam, the tolerance limit has been crossed. That is why India has indicated to put its hand on his jugular vein. Whether India presses it further or not depends on many factors, the biggest of which is the attitude of Pakistan. If he keeps threatening nuclear strikes and shedding blood, things will only get worse because Narendra Modi also has to face public opinion. Water is a good weapon to straighten out, but the question is, can we do it? The harsh reality is that at this time we do not have the infrastructure to stop their water immediately. So far, we have not been able to fully utilise our share of water and a part of it is flowing into Pakistan. If Pakistan has to be straightened out, then we have to stop the water of rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab going to Pakistan. For this, either dams will have to be built in the hilly areas or a river will have to be built several hundred kilometers long, lakhs of crores of rupees will be required. It will take a lot of time and money. By suspending this treaty, we can create uncertainty for them. They will be given the message that we can do it. It will sting them, but at this time we are not in a position to turn off all their water. According to a research paper, if the water is stopped now, the Kashmir Valley will be submerged in water. Desilting the existing dam will also increase the capacity to store water, but it will take time here too. There are many ongoing projects in the Chenab basin, but it will take five to seven years to complete them. Moreover, we have to see the reaction of China. He has occupied Tibet. Rivers like Sutlej, Indus, Brahmaputra originate from there.

The psychological benefit of the suspension of this treaty is that Pakistan has come under pressure. That's why they are doing 'blood', 'blood'. But suspension of the treaty is not enough, the retaliation should be what is visible in front of it, as happened after Pulwama. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, there was no clear retaliation for which the country did not forgive the then government. This should not happen now. Mohan Bhagwat has also said that it is the duty of the king to protect the public and teach the goons a lesson. Prime Minister Modi has said that "we will follow them to the last end of the earth... The time has come to destroy the terrorists. There will be more punishment than you can imagine." It is also reported that the government has given a free hand to the army. It is sensible, only the army knows the work of the army. The country is with the government, but waiting for action. Pakistan's army should reach Sek. It is good that an all-party meeting was convened in which the opposition fully supported the government. The government admitted that there was a mistake. Former Ambassador to Pakistan Sharat Sabharwal has also written that "it is a big mistake that the terrorists managed to reach the tourist site and no one came to know about it". It is a pity that the Prime Minister did not attend this all party meeting. He returned from a state visit to Saudi Arabia but did not attend the all-party meeting.

Finally: Everyone is admitting that one of the objectives of the attack on Pahalgam is to create communal tension in the country. We don't have to fall for this trick. If we maintain our tradition of communal harmony, it will be a befitting reply to the terrorists and their masters," he said. On the contrary, several hundred social media handlers are engaged in creating religious frenzy. It seems that a fanatic foolish army has emerged which is engaged in pushing the country in the wrong direction. The ruling people are not showing any interest in stopping it. On the one hand, for the first time, people are taking to the streets against terrorism in Kashmir, on the other hand, many people are engaged in increasing hatred in the country. His latest victim is Neeraj Chopra. Neeraj Chopra, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, faced hatred and humiliation for inviting Pakistani player Arshad Nadeem for a competition in Bangalore.

The invitation was extended before the Pahalgam incident and yet he was humiliated on social media, and even his family was not spared. Neeraj Chopra is a national icon, a national treasure. There are ideals. Millions of young people are inspired by them. But even that is not safe in today's India. Those who are spreading such poison are serving the purpose of the terrorists.