The Punjab and Haryana High Court once again heard the water issue today, in which the Punjab government has won a big victory. The High Court has taken serious note of the review petition filed by the Punjab government on the water issue. Along with this, the court has issued notices to BBMB (Bhakhra Bays Management Board), Central Government and Haryana Government. The court has also paid a reply to the BBMB chairman’s change of heart regarding the distribution of water.
The High Court has asked why Haryana needs additional water, and for this both BBMB and Haryana will now have to give a clear explanation. The Aam Aadmi Party responded to this and said that no one will be allowed to take away the rights of Punjab and the battle for water will be fought on every platform. The party says that this decision of the High Court will prove to be a decisive turning point for the water rights of Punjab.
It is significant that BBMB tried to give water to Haryana overnight without the approval of the Punjab government. After this, the Punjab government had filed a review petition in the court on this issue, on which the High Court, while hearing today, has sought an answer from the Haryana government.