Will consider Bihar’s concerns before Ganga treaty renewal, says Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar wrote to JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, saying he will take Bihar’s objections into account before the 1996 India‑Bangladesh Ganga water‑sharing treaty is renewed. Bihar claims the agreement has adversely affected the state’s water needs. The treaty is due to lapse on Dec. 31, prompting ongoing discussions on its extension.