Title: J&K CM’s remark on water sharing unreasonable: Akali Dal leader
The recent remark made by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, that he will not share any water with Punjab has been deemed “unreasonable” by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader, Daljit Singh Cheema. In a recent statement, Cheema expressed his disappointment and surprise at Abdullah’s comment, stating that he did not expect the J&K CM to make such a comment, especially given the historical context of river water distribution in the region.
The issue of water sharing between J&K and Punjab has been a contentious one for many years. The two states have been locked in a bitter dispute over the sharing of the waters of the Ravi and Beas rivers, which are the main sources of water for both states. The dispute has been exacerbated by the fact that the Indus Waters Treaty, which was signed in 1960, gave more water rights to J&K than to Punjab.
In recent years, the situation has become even more complex, with the construction of dams and canals in J&K, which have reduced the amount of water available for Punjab. The Punjab government has been pressing the J&K government to release more water, but to no avail.
Abdullah’s recent remark, that he will not share any water with Punjab, has been seen as a major escalation of the dispute. Cheema, who is a senior leader of the SAD, has called Abdullah’s comment “unreasonable” and has demanded that the J&K government reconsider its stance.
“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 in a statement. “The water sharing agreement is a decades-old issue and we cannot be expected to forget our rights and entitlements. We demand that the J&K government reconsider its stance and work towards a mutually beneficial solution for both states.”
Cheema’s comments have been echoed by many others in Punjab, who have expressed their outrage and disappointment at Abdullah’s remark. The Punjab government has also issued a statement, calling Abdullah’s comment “unacceptable” and demanding that he retract it.
The dispute over water sharing is not just a regional issue, but has far-reaching implications for the entire country. The Indus Waters Treaty, which was signed by India and Pakistan in 1960, is a major source of tension between the two countries. The treaty gives more water rights to J&K than to Punjab, and has been a major point of contention in the past.
In recent years, the situation has become even more complex, with the construction of dams and canals in J&K, which have reduced the amount of water available for Punjab. The Punjab government has been pressing the J&K government to release more water, but to no avail.
The dispute over water sharing is not just a regional issue, but has far-reaching implications for the entire country. The Indus Waters Treaty, which was signed by India and Pakistan in 1960, is a major source of tension between the two countries. The treaty gives more water rights to J&K than to Punjab, and has been a major point of contention in the past.
In recent years, the situation has become even more complex, with the construction of dams and canals in J&K, which have reduced the amount of water available for Punjab. The Punjab government has been pressing the J&K government to release more water, but to no avail.
In conclusion, the recent remark made by J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, that he will not share any water with Punjab has been deemed “unreasonable” by Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Daljit Singh Cheema. The dispute over water sharing is not just a regional issue, but has far-reaching implications for the entire country. It is imperative that the two states work together to find a mutually beneficial solution to this issue.
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