Title: J&K CM’s remark on water sharing unreasonable: Akali Dal leader
The politics of water sharing between states in India has always been a contentious issue, with various states having different opinions on how to distribute this precious resource. Recently, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, sparked a controversy by stating that his state will not share any water with Punjab. This statement has been met with strong opposition from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which has labeled Abdullah’s remark as “unreasonable”.
The controversy began when Abdullah said that his government will not share any water with Punjab, citing the state’s own water needs and the need to prioritize its own developmental projects. This statement has been seen as a major blow to the already strained relations between the two states, which have a long history of disagreements over water sharing.
The SAD has strongly condemned Abdullah’s statement, with party leader Daljit Singh Cheema calling it “unreasonable” and “unjust”. Cheema added that the state of Punjab has always been willing to share its water with other states, including Jammu and Kashmir, and that Abdullah’s statement is a betrayal of the trust that has been built over the years.
Cheema also pointed out that the river water distribution has earlier also been in favor of other states like Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi, and that Punjab has never been averse to sharing its water with others. He added that the state of Punjab has always been a responsible player in the politics of water sharing and has never sought to dominate or exploit its neighbors.
The issue of water sharing between states in India is a complex one, with different states having different needs and priorities. However, the principle of equity and fairness must be upheld, and states must work together to find a solution that is acceptable to all.
In recent years, the issue of water sharing has become increasingly contentious, with states like Punjab and Haryana locked in a bitter dispute over the sharing of the Yamuna River’s waters. The dispute has led to tensions between the two states, with both sides accusing each other of not being willing to share the water fairly.
The dispute over the Yamuna River’s waters is just one example of the complex issues surrounding water sharing in India. Other rivers, such as the Ganges and the Brahmaputra, also have complex sharing agreements in place, and disputes over these rivers are common.
Despite the challenges, it is essential that states work together to find a solution to the issue of water sharing. The principle of equity and fairness must be upheld, and states must work together to find a solution that is acceptable to all.
In conclusion, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir’s remark on water sharing is unreasonable and unjust. The state of Punjab has always been willing to share its water with other states, and Abdullah’s statement is a betrayal of the trust that has been built over the years. The issue of water sharing is a complex one, and states must work together to find a solution that is acceptable to all.
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