India postpones Teesta water sharing deal

[kobiraaz]

Sheikh Hasina should learn from Mamta - ''Never compromise on your national interest'' - this has been the talk of the nation since yesterday. All the foreign affairs specialist are criticizing our amateur foreign minister. She should concentrate on medical profession !

 

[Zabaniyah]

I do not understanding the thing. Why are we equalizing Tista deal with Transit deal? According to India and AL, transit deal has its own merit. They mean if Indian vehicles cross BD land then we will be paid accordingly and will get huge money that may make us Singapore.

We should not swap these two deals for each other. Transit issue is completely different to me and not complementary of Tista deal. If India gives well money we will consider then.

Something is fishy, Indian vehicles may pay less money by showing Tista Water. But we have our right to get our water free, cos it is river water.

It is just a case of epic fail on part of the Indians. Nothing more to say.

Might as well draw up our own water management plans (which I don't understand why hardly any initiatives are being taken). We are a delta after all. I believe that it would be feasible for it to complement with the challenges we face with climate change. But of-course, it'll take money. I am sure if we fix our tax structure properly, use aid more objectively, I am sure we can get something.

Seriously, we can't rely on them over the issue.

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Mamata is a rustic in her thought.

She should have understood the nuances of diplomacy.

Her approach, no matter how noble she thinks it is, is really stupid.

Notwithstanding, the essence is correct, the delivery is wrong.

BD is well within its right to not acquiesce to the transit deal!

 

[idune]

Teesta deal that was negotiated by Awami regime was detrimental to national interest and was total submission to indian deception. Here is why:

Basis for water flow was selected to be at gozoldoba dam point. Real basis of waterflow should have been whole Teesta basin. Because India can withdraw water upstream from gozoldoba dam and water availability at gozoldoba dam would be next to nothing.

Just like Awami regime made deal in Padma (ganga water) treaty. Basis of water flow was selected on Farakka point but Indians are already withdrawing water in Bihar and few other places before water reaching Farakka point. Result is disastrous; going with indian ploy Awami regime destroying live and livelihood of ¼ of Bangladesh population.

Deception One:
So essentially Awami regime negotiated to get 33% of whatever amount water india wish to keep at gozoldoba dam. This is utter and clear deception Awami regime and india is creating.

Deception Two:
Another deception India and Awami regime creating is that – India is getting transit deal in exchange for Teesta water. That is another utter deception because,

Teesta water as common international river is Bangladesh right whereas transit/corridor is privilege to india.

But indo-Awami propaganda to gain corridor is in full swing this time using Bangladesh water right on Teesta as bait.

 

[Indian Tiger]

I thank manmohan for not making the deal!!! he learned from the past.

We made katchatheevu agreement with Srilanka, against the wish of TN state govt. Now it creates ripples.

we didn't made the same mistake this time.

 

[Zabaniyah]

I thank manmohan for not making the deal!!! he learned from the past.

We made katchatheevu agreement with Srilanka, against the wish of TN state govt. Now it creates ripples.

we didn't made the same mistake this time.

It is the AL government that refused the deal.

And dear, it was your leaders who had been very interested in the transit through Bangladesh to NE India for a very long time.

Sri Lanka lies to your South.

 

[IndoCarib]

Teesta water as common international river is Bangladesh right whereas transit/corridor is privilege to india.

Your entire post seems to be a deception ! How is teesta water is Bangladesh right ! Can you explain ? I thought it originates in Indian state of Sikkim.

 

[idune]

Teesta water as common international river is Bangladesh right whereas transit/corridor is privilege to india.

How is teesta water is Bangladesh right ! Can you explain ?

You need to know what common international river means and right of lower riparian country. Regardless of where river originates, when river cross inter boundary lower riparian country like Bangladesh has water rights on river. That is how civilized world works.

 

[Zabaniyah]

Teesta water as common international river is Bangladesh right whereas transit/corridor is privilege to india.

Your entire post seems to be a deception ! How is teesta water is Bangladesh right ! Can you explain ? I thought it originates in Indian state of Sikkim.

lol

River Teesta or Tista (Nepali: टिस्ट&#2366 is said to be the lifeline of the Indian state of Sikkim, flowing for almost the entire length of the state and carving out verdant Himalayan temperate and tropical river valleys. The emerald-coloured river then forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal before joining the Brahmaputra as a tributary in Bangladesh. The total length of the river is 315 kilometres (196 mi).

If the water reaches Bangladeshi territory, Bangladesh has rights to have a say as to how the water is managed. Water is a scarce resource.

Guess your transit plan didn't work out eh? lolz...

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Zabanya,

Technically you are not right if one goes by China's example of disregarding the UN resolution on the Tsangpo - Brahamaputra!

China is one of the Big 5 and has sort of set a precedence.

Nepal is building the dams on its side and we can do sweet fanny adams about it!

 

[Zabaniyah]

Zabanya,

Technically you are not right if one goes by China's example of disregarding the UN resolution on the Tsangpo - Brahamaputra!

China is one of the Big 5 and has sort of set a precedence.

Nepal is building the dams on its side and we can do sweet fanny adams about it!

Much of Bangladesh's water in North Bengal come from India, not China. My cousin has been to Bogra, she said it is dirt poor. She has never seen any area that poor in any other part of the world she'd been to, lolz...

If the Teesta isn't dealt with, then we can only rely on other substitute resources we have at hand. The entire Bangladesh is a delta after all and has the Bay of Bengal right before it.

 

[Gonjo]

However, the PM should have consulted WB CM.

Dont forget OUR prime minister is not supposed to sit with a Pradeshik Mukkho Montri. We can arrange any divisional (Rajshahi, Rangpur etc) governor for sitting with her. Poshim Bongo is not an independent nation like us, why do u forget this "Poradhin Bangali"

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Dont forget OUR prime minister is not supposed to sit with a Pradeshik Mukkho Montri. We can arrange any divisional (Rajshahi, Rangpur etc) governor for sitting with her. Poshim Bongo is not an independent nation like us, why do u forget this "Poradhin Bangali"

It is because you are totally clueless about the structure of the Indian Republic, you are comparing it with your country's which, if they way you project, is but a dictatorship!

India is s FEDERAL Republic.

Remainder of your post is too juvenile for comment.

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Much of Bangladesh's water in North Bengal come from India, not China. My cousin has been to Bogra, she said it is dirt poor. She has never seen any area that poor in any other part of the world she'd been to, lolz...

If the Teesta isn't dealt with, then we can only rely on other substitute resources we have at hand. The entire Bangladesh is a delta after all and has the Bay of Bengal right before it.

What is the inflow of the rivers from India compared to the BD Jamuna?

 

[Mech]

Dont forget OUR prime minister is not supposed to sit with a Pradeshik Mukkho Montri. We can arrange any divisional (Rajshahi, Rangpur etc) governor for sitting with her. Poshim Bongo is not an independent nation like us, why do u forget this "Poradhin Bangali"

Is it just me, or are you trying to compare both India and Bangladesh on an equal footing? Like "tiki" sahib says, "India is a federal republic". Now the outcome of the teesta deal will have a direct consequence on west Bengal. It is prudent for bangladeshi premier to attempt to reach a solution after negotiating with BOTH the central government and the WB government representatives.