The water issue between punjab and haryana is gradually heating up. Meanwhile, aam aadmi party called an important meeting on thursday (May 01) regarding the water issue in Punjab. punjab CM bhagwant mann has again reacted on the water issue. He said, "Haryana has used its quota of water. It runs from May 21 to May 21. They have used their water till march itself. Now they are asking for additional water, which we do not have. Our paddy season has arrived, we have fixed our canal system, now punjab is using its share of water."

We know the value of every drop of water - Bhagwant Mann

He also said, "Our ground level has gone up to 600 feet, we have to save that too. They are saying that earlier they used to get water. Earlier they were the owners of palaces and large farms, they did not know the value of water. We have come from the farms. We know the value of every drop of water. How can BBMB manage and dictate to Punjab. What kind of rule is this? 60 percent of BBMB is Punjab. punjab takes the final decision regarding water. First Rajasthan, delhi and haryana express their wishes and then punjab takes the decision gives.''

AAP's protest against BJP

Amid the ongoing tussle between punjab and haryana on the issue of water, aam aadmi party punjab on thursday (May 01) protested against bjp across the state. party workers also raised slogans against bjp in Mohali. party leaders allege that the central government is forcibly forcing the Bhakra Beas Management Board to give Punjab's share of water to Haryana. AAP also alleges that bjp is trying to rob Punjab's rights while haryana has already used its share of water.

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Sudha Subbiah

03/05/2025 03:36 PM