10/01/2026
Amritsar, Jan 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday showed support for the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that the old agreement had been harmful to the interests of Jammu and Kashmir.
During his press conference in Amritsar, he reiterated his long opposition to the treaty and said its suspension would allow the region to utilise its water resources.
"I have been against it from the very first day. The Indus Water Treaty has greatly harmed us. It is good that the treaty has been suspended," the Chief Minister said.
He stressed that the move should now be followed by steps to ensure Jammu and Kashmir can effectively use the region's water resources for its people.
"Now I want measures to be taken so that we are able to use that water for ourselves. We have given two projects to the centre, which we think will benefit us. One is the Jhelum navigation barrage, known as the Tulbul Navigation Barrage," he said.
He highlighted the benefits of this project, saying, "...