BBMB row: Haryana CM Saini slams Bhagwant Mann at meet
The ongoing dispute between Haryana and Punjab over the sharing of water from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has taken a new turn. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of being confrontational rather than cooperative. The statement came after an all-party meeting was held in Chandigarh, where a resolution was passed condemning the Punjab Government’s actions as unconstitutional.
The BBMB row has been a long-standing issue between the two states, with Haryana demanding a greater share of the water from the BBMB. The issue has been pending for several years, with both states failing to reach a mutually agreeable solution. The situation has become increasingly tense, with both sides accusing each other of being unreasonable.
Speaking at a press conference after the all-party meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that all political parties were united on the issue of securing Haryana’s share of water. He criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his handling of the situation, saying that he was more interested in grandstanding than in finding a solution to the problem.
Saini said, “All political parties are unanimous in their opposition to the Punjab Government’s actions. We want to resolve the issue amicably, but Bhagwant Mann’s approach is confrontational and not cooperative. He is more interested in playing politics than in finding a solution to the problem.”
The Haryana Chief Minister also stated that the resolution passed at the all-party meeting condemned the Punjab Government’s actions as unconstitutional. He said, “The resolution passed today makes it clear that all political parties are opposed to the Punjab Government’s actions. We will not accept any solution that is against the interests of Haryana and its people.”
The Punjab Government has been accused of not cooperating with the Haryana Government on the issue of sharing water from the BBMB. Haryana has been demanding a greater share of the water, citing the fact that it is the largest consumer of water from the BBMB. Punjab, on the other hand, has been opposing any changes to the existing water sharing agreement, saying that it would compromise its own interests.
The BBMB was established in 1966 to manage the water resources of the Bhakra Dam, which is one of the largest dams in the country. The dam is located on the Satluj River and is a major source of hydroelectric power for both Haryana and Punjab.
The dispute over the sharing of water from the BBMB has been ongoing for several years, with both states failing to reach a mutually agreeable solution. The issue has been to the Supreme Court, which has ordered the two states to resolve the issue amicably. However, the situation has become increasingly tense, with both sides accusing each other of being unreasonable.
The BBMB row is just the latest in a series of disputes between Haryana and Punjab over water resources. The two states have been at odds over a number of issues, including the sharing of the Sutlej River and the construction of a new dam on the Yamuna River.
The dispute over the sharing of water from the BBMB is a complex issue that involves a number of factors, including the hydrology of the region, the needs of the two states, and the existing water sharing agreement. It is an issue that requires careful consideration and a willingness to compromise on the part of both states.
In conclusion, the BBMB row is a critical issue that requires a solution that is fair and reasonable to both Haryana and Punjab. The Haryana Chief Minister’s statement slamming Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is a clear indication that the issue is not going to be resolved easily. However, it is essential that both states work together to find a solution that is in the best interests of their people.
