CR Paatil

CR Paatil is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as the Union Minister for Jal Shakti. He is known for his focus on water resource management and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving water infrastructure in India. Recently, he gained attention for announcing a comprehensive strategy to halt the flow of Indian river water to Pakistan, a decision made in the wake of heightened tensions following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Paatil emphasized urgent actions, including river desilting, to ensure that not a single drop of water reaches Pakistan, reflecting the government's stance on national security and water resource management.