We are not able to handle what we have, what will we do? Omar Abdullah’s befitting reply to Pakistan also responded on Indus Water Treaty:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: On the occasion of ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ (February 5, 2026) in Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif once again raised the slogan of Kashmir, on which Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday retaliated by taunting the internal situation of Pakistan.

1. “They can’t handle what they have.”

Shehbaz Sharif had said in the assembly of Ghulam Kashmir (PoK) that “Kashmir will one day become a part of Pakistan.” On this Omar Abdullah said in a sarcastic tone:

Sarcasm: “They (Pakistan) say that we will become a part of them? The truth is that what they have (PoK), they are not even able to handle it properly. Their own system is in a shambles, what will they do with us?”

Questions on importance: Omar also asked the journalists, “Why do you people give so much importance to his statements? Nothing is going to change because of what he says.”

2. Stance on Indus Waters Treaty

by Government of India Abeyance on Indus Water Treaty The Chief Minister also expressed his views regarding the decision to keep it.

Limited Benefits: Omar Abdullah said that although the treaty is postponed, Jammu and Kashmir has not yet received any direct major benefit from it.

Ongoing Projects: He clarified that there will be no impact on the design or power generation capacity of under construction projects like Ratle and Pakal Dul as their parameters are already fixed.

Future Expectation: However, he expressed hope that if the treaty remains in abeyance, the state will have more say in water management in future projects. Flexibility Can get.

3. Strong attack on terrorism

Omar Abdullah rejected the possibility of normalization of relations between India and Pakistan for the time being.

Pahalgam Attack: He died last year (2025) pahalgam terrorist attack Referring to Pakistan, he said that unless Pakistan stops supporting terrorism, there is no point in talks.

Doubt on intentions: He said that Pakistan first tries to protect itself from the allegations and then pretends to investigate, which cannot be trusted.

Background: Why increased tension?

Conflict of 2025: Relations have further soured since the brief military standoff between India and Pakistan in May 2025.

Suspension of Treaty: India had suspended the Indus Water Treaty in protest against the Pahalgam attack (in which 26 people were killed), regarding which Pakistan is now appealing at the international level.