Punjab Holds Ground: CM Mann Rejects Haryana’s Demand for Excess Water
Chandigarh, April 29,
Key Points
- CM’s Stand: Bhagwant Singh Mann accuses BJP of pressuring Punjab to release extra water to Haryana, vows to block their “nefarious designs.”
- Haryana’s Overuse: Haryana has used 103% of its annual water quota (May 21–May 21) by March 2025, now seeking more from Punjab.
- BBMB Misuse: Mann alleges BJP is illegally using Bhakra Beas Management Board to push its agenda.
- No Surplus Water: Punjab has no spare water; already provided 4,000 cusecs to Haryana for drinking needs.
- Water Crisis: Ranjit Sagar and Pong Dams are 39 and 24 feet below last year’s levels; groundwater overexploited, rivers dried up.
- Proposed Solution: Mann urges Union government to cancel Indus Water Treaty and divert Chenab, Jhelum, Ujh waters to Punjab.
- Farmer Priority: Punjab, contributing 185 metric tons of paddy to India’s food pool, will not yield to BJP’s tactics.
- Haryana Critique: Mann calls for judicious water use by Haryana, urges BJP to stop politicizing the issue. watch…….Zero on the Streets, Zero in Tolerance: DGP Gaurav yadav delivers clear message on war on drugs
