On Friday, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha affirmed that “blood and water cannot go along,” asserting that the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan will significantly impact its economy in the future.
Speaking at the launch of Sant Kumar Sharma’s book, Indus Water Treaty – Mirroring the Facts, the Lieutenant Governor also honored the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Sinha stated, “I pay my respects to those killed in the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed our citizens. Operation Sindoor was launched, and what happened, everyone knows.” He then linked this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “historic decision” to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting that despite previous conflicts, India had not ceased the treaty until now. “They sponsored terrorism in Kashmir but the PM took the decision, PM said water and blood can’t go along,” Sinha emphasized.
Sinha further elaborated on the implications for Pakistan, noting that “Pakistan is dependent on India’s water for its 16 million hectare of land cultivation. 237 million populations is dependent on this treaty.” He predicted that “in coming years this effect of this treaty will affect Pakistan economy. PM has said that Indian water will now help India only.”
The LG reiterated the state’s commitment to combating terrorism, declaring that “any terrorist act will be taken as a war on India.” He expressed optimism about achieving a “terrorism free J&K,” stating that “the common Kashmiri is against this terrorism; Pakistan have killed many innocent Kashmiris.” He also mentioned that FIRs would be registered in terrorism cases to ensure justice for victims, and highlighted the recent designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization by the USA, vowing strong action against such groups.
Earlier in the day, Governor Sinha addressed the Provincial Arya Mahasammelan in Jammu, commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati and the 150th anniversary of the Arya Samaj’s founding.
