JULY 20: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, today released a thought-provoking monograph titled “Indus Water Treaty – Mirroring the Facts,” authored by veteran journalist and analyst Shri Sant Kumar Sharma. The book launch event took place in Jammu and was attended by intellectuals, scholars, and senior officials.
While addressing the gathering, LG Sinha praised the monograph for its depth, clarity, and relevance in the current geopolitical context. He noted that the monograph provides important insights into the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) signed between India and Pakistan, critically examining its implications and the growing need to revisit it.
Highlighting the strategic shift in India’s approach, LG Sinha remarked that the decision by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to terminate the treaty sends a strong and clear message to Pakistan. “India has made it clear—blood and water cannot flow together. Similarly, terror and talk, or terror and trade, cannot go hand in hand,” he stated firmly.
He described the termination of the IWT as a bold and necessary step in response to Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. According to LG Sinha, this move is not just symbolic but will have substantial and long-lasting consequences, particularly for Pakistan, which heavily relies on the Indus river system for its water needs.
The Lieutenant Governor further emphasized that the treaty, signed in 1960 under very different geopolitical circumstances, had long outlived its relevance in today’s security environment. He commended the author for compiling factual details and analytical perspectives in a concise format that helps the general public better understand the stakes involved.
Author Sant Kumar Sharma expressed his gratitude and said the monograph aims to inform citizens and decision-makers alike by shedding light on aspects of the treaty that are often overlooked or misrepresented.
The event concluded with a panel discussion on regional water security and India’s evolving foreign policy posture, particularly in relation to its western neighbor.
