Ganga Water Treaty Renewal: India-Bangladesh Face Tough Talks After 30 Years

• India and Bangladesh began talks to renew the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, set to expire in December.
• Joint measurements of water flow are underway in Ganga (India) and Padma (Bangladesh) during the critical dry season.
• Bangladesh alleges the treaty favors India, leaving it short of water, and India doesn't adhere to provisions.
• India must consider West Bengal's concerns, recalling past opposition to the Teesta agreement.
• Dhaka seeks to reopen the treaty on climate change grounds, while India views claims as politically driven.

Why It Matters: Renewing the 30-year-old Ganga Water Treaty will be challenging due to historical grievances and new demands.