China Can’t Stop Brahmaputra: Himanta Biswa Sarma Counters Pakistan’s New ‘Water Threat’ Narrative
New Delhi, June 3, 2025: There is growing noise from Pakistan over a potential Chinese water blockade. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma used social media to counter a scare narrative. He called it a “manufactured” issue around the Brahmaputra river. He asserted that India’s water security remains robust, with or without China’s cooperation. “Even if China tries to restrict the Brahmaputra’s flow, it won’t cripple us,” Sarma wrote. “Because the river doesn’t shrink in India — it grows.” Brahmaputra: A Predominantly Indian River System Sarma laid out data highlighting an important fact. Contrary to the perception, the Brahmaputra's dependence…
