Look at what PM Modi said & wait for few days: Puri to Pak leader
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a new height after the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto made a provocative remark on India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) over the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In response to Bhutto’s statement, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has issued a stern warning, saying “Look at what PM Narendra Modi said in Bihar…and wait for a few days.”
The Pahalgam attack, which took place on May 1, claimed the lives of three soldiers and injured several others. In the aftermath of the attack, India suspended the IWT, a treaty signed in 1960 to govern the sharing of the waters of the Indus River and its tributaries. The suspension was seen as a strong message from India to Pakistan, emphasizing that it will no longer tolerate such terror attacks on its soil.
Bilawal Bhutto, in a statement, had said that India’s decision to suspend the IWT was akin to choosing “water or blood”. His statement was seen as a veiled threat, implying that Pakistan might opt for war if India continues to suspend the treaty.
However, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was quick to respond to Bhutto’s statement, saying that India will not be intimidated by such threats. “Look at what PM Narendra Modi said in Bihar…and wait for a few days,” Puri tweeted, hinting that India has a plan in place to deal with Pakistan’s aggression.
It is important to recall that PM Narendra Modi had said during a rally in Bihar on May 2 that India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers after the Pahalgam attack. This statement was seen as a strong message from the Indian government, emphasizing its commitment to tackling terrorism and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Puri’s warning to Bhutto is seen as a strong signal from the Indian government that it will not tolerate any further provocations from Pakistan. The suspension of the IWT was seen as a significant step, and Puri’s statement suggests that India is prepared to take further action if necessary.
The suspension of the IWT has significant implications for the region. The treaty governs the sharing of water resources between India and Pakistan, and its suspension could lead to a water crisis in the region. However, India’s decision to suspend the treaty is seen as a necessary step to ensure national security and to send a strong message to Pakistan that it will no longer tolerate terror attacks on its soil.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has been trying to downplay the significance of the Pahalgam attack, saying that it was a “fake” encounter. However, the Indian government has rejected these claims, emphasizing that the attack was a terrorist strike carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists.
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan are a cause for concern, not just for the two nations, but also for the region as a whole. The Indo-Pakistani conflict has the potential to destabilize the region, and it is essential that both countries engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve their differences peacefully.
In conclusion, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s warning to Bilawal Bhutto is a clear signal that India will not be intimidated by Pakistan’s aggression. The suspension of the IWT is a significant step, and Puri’s statement suggests that India is prepared to take further action if necessary. It is essential that both countries engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve their differences peacefully and avoid any further escalation of tensions.
