J&K CM’s Remark on Water Sharing Unreasonable: Akali Dal Leader
The recent statement made by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sparked a controversy in the region. Abdullah had stated that his government would not share any water with Punjab, which has been a contentious issue between the two states for a long time. However, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has strongly criticized the J&K CM’s remark, terming it as “unreasonable.”
Daljit Singh Cheema, the leader of the SAD, expressed his disappointment and surprise at Abdullah’s statement. “We did not expect him to comment on Punjab, as river water distribution has earlier also been in favour of other states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi,” Cheema said. He added that the J&K CM’s remark is not only unreasonable but also uncalled for.
The issue of water sharing between Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab has been a long-standing one. The two states have been at loggerheads over the distribution of water from the Ravi and Beas rivers, which flow through both the states. While Punjab claims that it has a better right to the water, Jammu and Kashmir argues that it needs the water more for its own agricultural and industrial purposes.
The dispute has been ongoing for several years, with both states refusing to budge from their respective positions. The situation has been further complicated by the fact that the water from the Ravi and Beas rivers is also used by other states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.
In the past, the Supreme Court of India has intervened in the dispute, ordering the formation of a tribunal to resolve the issue. However, the tribunal’s recommendations have been met with resistance from both states, leading to a stalemate.
The SAD leader’s criticism of the J&K CM’s remark is not surprising, given the party’s strong ties with Punjab. The SAD has historically been a powerful force in Punjab politics, and has always been vocal about the state’s rights and interests. The party has accused the J&K government of playing politics with the water issue, and has demanded that the central government intervene to resolve the dispute.
The J&K government, on the other hand, has defended Abdullah’s statement, saying that it is a matter of principle. The government claims that it will not compromise on the state’s rights to its natural resources, including water. The J&K CM has also accused the Punjab government of being unfair and biased in its approach to the water sharing issue.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate in both Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, with people on both sides expressing their opinions on the issue. While some have supported the J&K CM’s stance, others have criticized him for being unreasonable and inflexible.
In conclusion, the recent remark made by the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has sparked a controversy in the region. The Shiromani Akali Dal leader’s criticism of the J&K CM’s remark is understandable, given the party’s strong ties with Punjab. The issue of water sharing between Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab is a complex one, and requires a nuanced and balanced approach. It is imperative that the central government intervenes to resolve the dispute and ensure that the interests of both states are protected.
