# Suspending Indus treaty with terror-harbouring nation decisive: President Murmu 2026-08-14T18:00:02+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets President Droupadi Murmu, in her Independence Day eve address, called the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty a decisive step against a nation that harbours terrorists. She also hailed Operation Sindoor, saying it sent a clear message that terrorists will face consequences wherever they hide. The President praised India's armed forces for their precision in the operation, which marked one year since its launch on May 7. On domestic issues, Murmu said making India Naxal-free is a major achievement and highlighted all-inclusive development in affected regions. She referred to India's young population, 65 per cent below 35 years, as the nation's most valuable asset and the architects of its future. The remarks came amid protests over the NEET-UG exam leak and recruitment test irregularities in Jharkhand. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - timesnownews.com - dnaindia.com Tags: India, Indus Water Treaty, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan, President of India Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/president-says-suspending-indus-treaty-decisive-step/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/president-says-suspending-indus-treaty-decisive-step/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.