Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute Escalates Again

• The ongoing water dispute between Punjab and Haryana over the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) allocations has intensified, with both states demanding increased water shares for the kharif sowing season.
• Punjab has capped Haryana's water share, claiming Haryana has exhausted its allocation, while Haryana argues it hasn't received its full share and needs more to prevent excess water from flowing to Pakistan.
• The BBMB has directed Punjab to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, despite Punjab's strong opposition, citing peak summer demand and ongoing rabi sowing season.
• Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has refused to assure Haryana of additional water, accusing the BJP government of mismanaging its share and attempting to force Punjab into an unfair agreement.
• The deadlock continues as both states remain firm on their positions, with BBMB and other stakeholders struggling to find a resolution.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times