New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday strongly criticised senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Saifuddin Soz for his remarks opposing the government’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty. Thakur accused Soz of being sympathetic toward Pakistan and undermining India’s diplomatic position.
In a post on social media platform X, Thakur said, “Pakistan is a habitual offender that thrives on destabilising India and the region by using terrorism as a state policy. The Modi government’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty sends a clear and firm message: Don’t expect cooperation when you continue to be hostile.”
Thakur alleged that leaders like Soz reflect the “true face of the Congress” and are disturbed by the government’s firm stance. He further said, “Their hearts bleed for a rogue nation. Defending Pakistan after a deadly terror attack is nothing short of shameful.”
The BJP leader reiterated that India will not tolerate continued aggression. “Let Pakistan and its sympathisers understand clearly—if even a drop of Indian blood is spilt, not a drop of water will be shared,” he stated.
The comments came after Saifuddin Soz cautioned against withdrawing from the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a longstanding agreement that has survived even during times of war. Speaking to the media earlier in the day, Soz said, “It is a treaty that benefits both India and Pakistan. Abrogating it may create more harm than good. Water needs to follow its natural course; otherwise, it could lead to flooding in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.”
He also condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, one of the deadliest since the 2019 Pulwama incident. Soz called it “tragic and unacceptable” and emphasised that dialogue, not military action, should guide Indo-Pak relations. “India and Pakistan are neighbours—this cannot be changed. What ultimately must prevail is dialogue and peaceful resolution,” he said.
The Pahalgam terror attack has reignited tensions, prompting India to take firm diplomatic steps against Pakistan, which it accuses of supporting cross-border terrorism.
