Mirpur Khas: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that we don’t want war but who will attack the river Indus it should be ready for a war.
Addressing a large political rally at Gama Stadium in Mirpurkhas to mark the scrapping of a controversial canal project, the PPP chairman said that we would defend the river Indus adding we will take the matter to the international level.
Bilawal Bhutto said ” We don’t accept the India decision regarding suspension of the Indus Water treaty.
He launched attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of launching an assault on the River Indus and warning that any attempt to block its waters would be met with fierce resistance.
The butcher of Gujarat, Modi, has attacked the Indus. If he blocks our water, then it will be his blood that flows. We do not want war, but we will fight anyone who attacks the Indus.”
He said “We are ready to go to any lengths to protect the Indus. Modi will not be allowed to make unilateral decisions. We do not seek war, but we will resist aggression. We will not let anyone choke our lifeline.”
He also announced a range of pro-farmer initiatives, including the launch of a Benazir Kisan Card, aimed at supporting small landholders through modern technology and public-private partnerships. “We will bring an agricultural revolution, and we have to ensure employment and development for the people,” he added.
Calling for unity against India’s alleged attempts to weaponise water, Bilawal said: “The Indus will flow with our water or our blood. The real target is not terrorism — it is our river. But we will foil this conspiracy.”
He said that “We will show the world that Pakistanis are peaceful, but we are ready to fight if threatened.”
