India's Dulhasti-2 Project on Chenab Stirs Pakistan, Escalating Water Tensions

• India approved the Dulhasti-2 hydroelectric project on the Chenab River, further agitating Pakistan after the Indus Waters Treaty cancellation.
• Pakistani MP Sherry Rehman condemned the move as 'weaponizing water' and an 'open violation' of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
• Rehman stated the IWT cannot be unilaterally abrogated, citing a UN report on Pakistan's control over Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab.
• The 3,200 crore rupee project in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, sends a clear message that India will not compromise on its interests.
• Chenab waters are vital for Pakistan's agriculture; reduced flow could severely impact crops and escalate the country's difficulties.

Why It Matters: India's new Chenab project intensifies water dispute, drawing strong condemnation from Pakistan.