India, May 31 -- Treaty renewal negotiations carry diplomatic, political and strategic implications.

The issue of water sharing has once again become a key source of tension between India and Bangladesh as the 30-year-old Ganga Water Sharing Treaty approaches its expiry in December 2026.

With negotiations for a new agreement gaining momentum, Dhaka has indicated that the future course of bilateral ties with New Delhi will largely depend on the outcome of the revised treaty.

What was once viewed as a technical matter related to river water allocation has now evolved into a strategically sensitive issue with implications for India-Bangladesh relations, West Bengal politics, border security and regional geopolitics.

The original treaty w...