Indian delegations stress Pakistan’s terror breaches undermine Indus Waters Treaty goodwill

Indian delegations have strongly condemned Pakistan for repeatedly breaching the Indus Waters Treaty through terror activities, emphasizing that goodwill and friendship are prerequisites for the agreement.

At the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish accused the Pakistani Army of deliberately shelling Indian border villages, "killing more than 20 civilians and injuring more than 80." He further stated that Pakistan uses civilian cover to advance terrorism, asserting, "Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of terrorism."

India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack, which it attributed to Pakistan-based terrorists. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed parliamentary delegations, who vowed to counter Pakistan's narrative portraying India as the aggressor by highlighting Pakistan's terror links.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a delegation to the US, is expected to emphasize Pakistan's connections to al Qaeda, responsible for global terror attacks including 9/11. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, heading a delegation to Western Europe, stressed India's desire for peace but warned of strong retaliation if attacked, noting, "Pakistan's track record over the past 70 years speaks for itself, and the world is now willing to listen to India."

The delegations aim to communicate internationally that Pakistan's ongoing terror strikes violate the treaty's spirit, undermining regional peace and cooperation.

"The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians," Harish added, highlighting the broader impact on India's prosperity and morale.

This coordinated diplomatic effort underscores India's stance that the Indus Waters Treaty cannot be upheld without Pakistan ceasing its terror activities, linking peace and water-sharing to security and trust.

Indian delegations at the UN and abroad condemned Pakistan for terror attacks undermining the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting civilian casualties and Pakistan's links to terrorism. India suspended the treaty after the Pahalgam attack, stressing that goodwill is conditional on Pakistan ending terror activities.