Politics and Government Politics and Government
Fri, May 9, 2025
[ Yesterday Afternoon ] - WFTV
Meet the 2025 Women Who Mean Business
[ Yesterday Afternoon ] - fox17online
Entertainment News: May 9, 2025

Punjab-Haryana Water War Reaches Delhi: BJP Blames AAP's "Dirty Politics"


Published on 2025-05-09 14:40:58 - NDTV
  Print publication without navigation

  • Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini warned that the row over water-sharing between Punjab and Haryana will impact the supply of drinking water in Delhi.

The ongoing water dispute between Punjab and Haryana has escalated, reaching Delhi, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of engaging in "dirty politics." The conflict centers around the sharing of water from the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers, with Punjab refusing to release water to Haryana, leading to a significant shortage in the latter state. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized AAP, claiming that the party is using the water issue for political gain, especially since AAP governs both Punjab and Delhi. The situation has led to protests and political tension, with Haryana demanding its rightful share of water as per existing agreements, while Punjab insists on renegotiating these terms due to its own water scarcity issues.

Read the Full NDTV Article at:
[ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/punjab-haryana-water-war-reaches-delhi-bjp-blames-aaps-dirty-politics-8301830 ]