Overview

• Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini accused the Punjab AAP government of denying Haryana its BBMB drinking water share, contradicting regional traditions and straining inter-state ties
• Protesters waving black flags blocked Saini’s convoy in Ludhiana, prompting mutual accusations between BJP leaders and AAP of organizing staged demonstrations
• Saini highlighted Haryana’s rollout of central welfare schemes and MSP support for farmers as evidence of BJP governance contrasted with alleged inaction by Punjab’s AAP administration
• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta labeled Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann a “mask” run by Delhi-based AAP leaders and faulted the government for failing to deliver women’s stipends and curb drug sales
• With the June 19 Ludhiana West by-election approaching, BJP campaigns have centered on unresolved water allocations and breaches of election promises to sway voters