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Punjab Locks Nangal Dam, Rejects BBMB Order to Release Water to Haryana

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declares no additional water will be released, citing irrigation needs and lower reservoir levels, as political tensions escalate.

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Bittu said when he was the Anandpur Sahib MP, he participated in BBMB meetings and was well-acquainted with its operations. (HT File)
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Overview

  • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that no extra water would be released to Haryana, accusing the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) of overstepping its authority.
  • The Punjab government has heightened security at the Nangal Dam, with AAP leaders locking the water regulation room and handing the key to Punjab Police.
  • Mann cited lower water levels at Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar dams compared to last year, emphasizing the need to conserve water for Punjab's paddy season.
  • An all-party meeting has been scheduled for Friday, followed by a special Vidhan Sabha session on Monday to address the water dispute.
  • Haryana leaders criticized Punjab's actions as political posturing, while Mann accused the BJP of pressuring Punjab to meet Haryana's demands.