CR Patil
Coverage of CR Patil in the Nexus archive.
- Dams on Chenab — a target?
India is accelerating construction of multiple hydro projects on the Chenab River, including Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, Ratle, and Sawalkote, with tenders issued to firms like Afcon Infrastructure and Bharat Heavy Electricals. Legal debates question whether Pakistan could target these dams under international law if they are deemed military tools, citing India's water minister's statement denying water flow to Pakistan and the suspended Indus Waters Treaty.
- Any attempt to block water will have 'far-reaching consequences', warns FO after Indian minister's remarks
Pakistan's Foreign Office warned that India's attempt to block water essential to Pakistan would have 'far-reaching consequences' and could constitute an act of war under the UN Charter. The warning followed Indian Water Minister CR Patil's statement that 'not a single drop of water will go to Pakistan' in the coming years, which Pakistan claims violates international obligations and bilateral agreements.
- India ‘actively working’ to deprive Pakistan of water
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, with Water Minister CR Patil stating the country is working to ensure 'not a single drop of water' flows to Pakistan. Pakistan has warned that any attempt to alter cross-border water flows would be considered an 'act of war,' citing the treaty's continued validity despite India's unilateral suspension.