Chandigarh, May 03. 2025 (ANI): On water sharing dispute between Haryana and Punjab, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launched scathing attackn on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and said the water of ‘Beas rivers doesn’t only belong to Punjab but to the whole country.’In press conference, he stated, "I want to tell Mann sahib (Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann) that this water doesn't belong to Punjab only but to the whole country...On 23rd April, Bhakra Beas Management Board decided to give 8,500 cusec water to Haryana, but the Mann govt did not honour this decision. On 30th April, in the BBMB meeting, a resolution was passed to implement the 23rd April decision. 12.55 MAF water is allotted to Haryana against 10.67 MAF given to the state...Punjab is using more than its share of water. Haryana is getting 17% less water than originally allocated to it...At least don't do politics on water meant for drinking purposes...Today, in Haryana, we are facing issues related to drinking water."
