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Farakka barrage is a major reason for contention between India and ________.

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Farakka barrage is a major reason for contention between India and Bangladesh. The Farakka Barrage was created by India in 1975 to divert water from Ganges river system but this has resulted in a reduced flow towards Bangladesh which is a lower riparia state to this system.
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