Jammu, April 25 -- The decision of the Modi government to reconsider the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack is not only justified but long overdue. The brutal assault, which led to the death of 28 innocent tourists in Pahalgam, is yet another grim reminder of Pakistan's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. When a country persistently violates the spirit of peace, trust, and cooperation, it leaves India with no choice but to re-evaluate its commitments, including long-standing agreements like the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.
The IWT was signed on the principle of "good faith" between two sovereign nations. However, Pakistan has time and again breached this trust-by refusing dialogue when I...