During the Plenary session, Congress called for the swift finalization of the water-sharing agreement with Bangladesh, emphasizing its importance in an international resolution presented at the 85th session in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday evening. The resolution highlighted the need to resolve outstanding issues with Bangladesh promptly, considering both foreign policy and regional interests, and stressed the importance of negotiating a solution. While the elusive Teesta agreement wasn’t mentioned by name, the proposal underscored the necessity of settling water-sharing agreements for common rivers to maintain strong relations between the two nations.
The international resolution emphasized that India’s relationship with Bangladesh is built on trust, cooperation, and mutual respect. Congress reflected on its historical role in establishing this bond, noting that late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi extended significant support to Bangladesh post-independence, with subsequent Congress governments helping stabilize the neighboring country. The resolution urged leveraging this special relationship to resolve outstanding issues, particularly those related to river water sharing.
Although the Teesta Treaty was not directly mentioned, Congress stressed the importance of enhancing economic integration between India and Bangladesh, ensuring that such integration benefits both nations equally and promotes equality.
