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.