Pakistani Leaders Threaten Over Indus Water Treaty; Indian Politicians Respond Amid Punjab Land Pooling Policy Debate

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated over the Indus Water Treaty, with Pakistani leaders issuing stern warnings against any attempts to disrupt water flow. Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have both threatened retaliation if India attempts to stop water supply. Indian political figures have responded with a mix of defiance and calls for measured action. BJP leader Preneet Kaur emphasized India's sovereignty and readiness to face threats, dismissing them as childish. Punjab Congress MLA Pargat Singh urged caution, noting that actions speak louder than threats and highlighting population pressures in both countries. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the treaty and expressed confidence despite threats from Pakistan. Separately, political debates continue within India regarding the withdrawal of Punjab's land pooling policy, with Shiromani Akali Dal opposing its implementation and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring criticizing the policy's management. Meanwhile, Pakistani media quoted the Prime Minister asserting that India cannot seize even a drop of Pakistan's water, declaring a new Pakistan has emerged after May 6 and 10 events.