PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiIndia Takes Firm Stand on Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh
India has adopted a strict stance on renewing the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh, which expires on December 12, 2026. Instead of automatic renewal under Bangladesh's terms, India seeks fresh negotiations. Disagreements exist over minimum water guarantees, treaty duration, and water-sharing formulas. India aims to prioritize water needs of West Bengal and Bihar and include trade, security, and transit issues in the new agreement.
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