Bihar's JD(U) party opposes renewing the Ganga water treaty with Bangladesh. The party states the agreement conflicts with the state's current interests. Former chief minister Nitish Kumar also previously spoke against the treaty. Concerns of Bihar's people must be considered if the treaty is renewed. A yatra will now engage with citizens along the Ganga river.

Jaishankar assures Bihar's concerns will be considered in the renewal of the India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty expiring December 31.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured Sanjay Jha that Bihar's water interests will be considered. The 30-year Ganga Water Distribution Treaty with Bangladesh expires in…