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Punjab Diverts Water to Rajasthan for Military Needs, Limits Supply to Haryana

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasizes Punjab's commitment to national security, calls for special federal recognition of its border-state role.

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The court had asked the BBMB to implement the May 2 order of the Union home ministry for releasing more water to Haryana. (HT File)
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Overview

  • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved the release of additional water to Rajasthan to address the needs of military deployments along the Rajasthan border.
  • This decision follows a request from the Rajasthan government for more water from Punjab's allocation due to increased military requirements.
  • Mann framed the move as a demonstration of Punjab's prioritization of national interests, stating the state never hesitates to contribute to the country's unity and security.
  • Despite this, Punjab has maintained its capped water release to Haryana, intensifying the ongoing inter-state dispute over Bhakra Dam allocations.
  • The Chief Minister has called for federal recognition of Punjab's frontline contributions during border tensions and plans to visit border areas to assess the situation.