Indian PM vows to stop waters key to Pakistan

Modi's comment made days after suspending a key water treaty with Pakistan

Last updated: May 06, 2025 | 20:58

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on during the ceremonial reception of Angola's President Joao Lourenco at the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on May 3, 2025.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that water from India that once flowed across borders will be stopped, days after suspending a key water treaty with Pakistan.

"India's water used to go outside, now it will flow for India", Modi said in a speech in New Delhi. "India's water will be stopped for India's interests, and it will he utilised for India."

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