Cong leader Bhupinder Hooda: ‘Punjab move to curtail Haryana’s water supply unconstitutional, inhuman’

Addressing a press conference in Rohtak, he said, “Pressure must be put on the Punjab government to prevent a water crisis in Haryana. But so far, the BJP government has failed miserably in securing Haryana’s share of water. Due to BJP’s incompetence, the people of Haryana may face a severe water shortage,” he warned.

Hooda further accused the BJP government of ignoring repeated Congress warnings regarding water-sharing concerns. “Despite Congress raising this issue in the assembly multiple times, the BJP government remained indifferent.

Today, Punjab officials occupy all major posts in BBMB, leaving Haryana without representation or advocacy. The state is now facing the consequences,” he said.

The former Chief Minister recalled that Haryana used to receive its full share of water during the Congress government, which ensured the state’s active participation in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).

“There were three members from Haryana in BBMB, including an officer from the irrigation department. The Congress government regularly appointed SDOs and junior engineers in the board,” Hooda said.

He pointed out that the Superintendent Engineer in the board should be from Haryana, as per rules, but no such appointment was made under the BJP government.

“When Haryana lacks representation in the board, who will speak for our rights?” he asked.
Hooda accused the BJP of failing to advocate for Haryana’s interests, saying, “Despite the Supreme Court’s verdict in favour of Haryana on SYL, the government has failed to secure water.

Despite BJP ruling for the third term at both state and central levels, it has remained silent on SYL. Projects like SYL and Dadupur Nalvi were dismantled under BJP rule.”

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