MEERUT, April 29 -- Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) president Naresh Tikait on Monday criticised the Centre's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in consequence to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying it would affect the common people, especially farmers, in the neighbouring country even as he called for the strictest action against those involved in the April 22 attack. While on his way to Haryana, Tikait stopped at Vishwakarma Chowk in Nakur town to meet BKU workers. Talking to reporters there, he emphasised that farmers, whether in India or in Pakistan, would suffer greatly without access to water. "It is unfair for the entire population to pay the price for the mistakes committed by a few individuals," he said. In a video clip being circulated on social media, Tikait stressed that it would be wrong to hold the entire Pakistani population responsible for terrorist activities. "Some elements in Pakistan do promote terrorism, but that does not make every citizen is guilty," he said. He urged the government to take firm action against terrorism without resorting to breaking agreements like the Indus Waters Treaty. Expressing grief over the Pahalgam terror attack, Tikait said the incident has drawn widespread condemnation. He called for the country to unite and stand firmly with the government in the fight against terrorism. "The time has come for a decisive, no-compromise action against terrorism," he said. Talking to HT, Tikait said, "My statement was misconstrued by a few people. I just gave my opinion, but it doesn't mean that I am against the national interests or oppose any reasonable move by the government of India to counter Pakistan- sponsored terrorism." Meanwhile, Rakesh Tikait, the BKU national spokesperson, backed his elder brother's opinion. Talking to reporters in Karnal, he asked, "Why is no one investigating who truly benefits from such bloodshed?" However, he also said: "Our loyalty lies with the nation and the government. The government must take strict action."...