Nangal. After the order to release 8500 cusecs of additional water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana, a lot of controversy is being seen. Seeing the controversy increasing, BBMB has locked the dam. On the other hand, the Punjab government took a big step today by taking a tough stand on the protection of the water rights of the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also reached Bhakra Dam.
Punjab is going through water crisis: CM Mann
During this, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that this is a very serious matter. Punjab is already going through water crisis. Dams of Punjab are also running below their level. Bhakra was 1566 feet. The bar on this was 1555 feet, Pong was 1325 MAFA, this bar is 1293. Ranjit Sagar was 505 meters, this time it is 502 meters
The Chief Minister said that we do not have a single drop of water. He keeps saying whatever he wants. Do not expect anything from us. He said that no one will be able to take away the water.
I have the account of every drop of water. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that how can BBMB be completed without Punjab. People of Haryana do not even drink water from their daughter’s house and they are asking for canals.
Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains sat on dharna
Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains himself reached Nangal Dam and sat on dharna with the workers protesting there. He clarified that the decision of Chief Minister Bhagwat Singh Mann is completely in the interest of Punjab and under no circumstances there is any question of sending additional water to Haryana (Punjab-Haryana Dispute LIVE).
Punjab is already facing severe water shortage: Harjot Bains
Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains said Punjab is already facing severe water shortage, so how can we give our share to others? Punjab should get its share.
He said that in view of the seriousness of the whole matter, the activities of BBMB officials are being closely monitored.
Instructions have been issued to the departments to ensure compliance with the Chief Minister’s orders. Harjot Singh Bains also said that many villages of Nangal area are still facing the problem of drinking water.
