The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India was a decisive action against a nation that gives a safe haven to terrorists, President Droupadi Murmu said on the eve of the 80th Independence Day today. She also referred to India’s young demography and called them the nation’s future.
This young population is our most valuable asset. “Sixty-five per cent of our country’s population is below the age of 35.
The youth of our country are talented, committed, and skilled,” she said.
Earlier reporting noted: President Murmu on Indus Water Treaty suspension: ‘Decisive step in interest of nation, farmers’ President Droupadi Murmu on Friday addressed the nation on the eve of Independence Day. Ever since India decided to keep the IWT in abeyance following the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists, Pakistan has been lying to the international community that India’s decision sets a dangerous precedent for nations that share transboundary rivers. She spoke about India’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the valour of the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, reforms in the examination system and the country’s digital transformation.
Last month, India had said that Pakistan’s aggressive posturing on the IWT had no effect on India’s decision to keep the treaty in abeyance until the neighbouring country stops supporting cross-border terrorism.
Earlier reporting noted: She also spoke about poverty reduction, financial inclusion and the government’s efforts to make public examinations more transparent, secure and trustworthy for young people.
“Our students are the architects of India’s future. Just as the government and society must remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of our students. The remarks come in the backdrop of the recent protests at Jantar Mantar against the NEET-UG examination leak that led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister.
Public examinations become gateways to opportunities for our students,” she said. Students are also agitating in Jharkhand over “irregularities” in recruitment tests. Referring to the government’s decision to suspend the IWT, the President said: “Suspension of the Treaty with a country that harbours terrorism is a decisive step in the interest of our nation, especially the farmers.”
