Punjab resolves not to give a drop of water from its share to Haryana

Punjab’s water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal introduced the resolution, stating that while the state will continue providing 4,000 cusecs of water to Haryana for drinking purposes, no more water will be allocated. Goyal also criticised the BJP for attempting to undermine Punjab’s water rights through its influence in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the central government.

During the session, BJP members Ashwani Sharma and Jangi Lal Mahajan expressed support for the resolution but objected to the inclusion of the BJP in the text, claiming it was a political move by the ruling AAP to score points. Following a second voice vote for clarity, the two BJP MLAs reaffirmed their support for the resolution.

The resolution accused the BJP of convening the BBMB meetings unconstitutionally, in a bid to forcibly allocate Punjab’s water to Haryana. It demanded the reorganisation of BBMB to ensure Punjab’s water rights are protected.