Bring Water from Chenab! Bhagwant Mann's Big Statement on SYL Dispute

 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again stirred the political waters with a bold proposal regarding the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute. Speaking during a high-level meeting on inter-state water sharing, Mann urged the central government to divert surplus water from the Chenab River instead of insisting on completing the controversial SYL canal.

According to Mann, Punjab is facing an acute groundwater crisis and does not have surplus water to share. He firmly stated that Punjab has “not a single drop” to spare, and constructing the SYL canal would only worsen the state’s agricultural and environmental challenges. Instead, he recommended that Chenab’s water be diverted to meet the needs of both Punjab and Haryana, turning a decades-old dispute into an opportunity for regional cooperation.



Mann’s suggestion comes in the wake of India suspending key provisions of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. He believes this provides a timely opening to utilize the western river waters—such as those from the Chenab, Ravi, and Jhelum—for national benefit. By tapping into these underutilized sources, Mann claims that states like Haryana can receive the water they need without putting additional strain on Punjab’s already stretched resources.

In addition, Mann called for a fresh technical and scientific assessment of water availability, instead of relying on outdated data. He also criticized the current functioning of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), alleging bias in water distribution that favors Haryana over Punjab.

While Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed openness to dialogue, no immediate resolution was reached. Another round of talks is scheduled in August, ahead of a Supreme Court hearing.

Mann’s proposal to bring water from the Chenab rather than continue with SYL construction represents a major shift in narrative—one that could redefine how inter-state water disputes are addressed in India.

Stay tuned with RD News Network for updates on this developing story and in-depth coverage of national policy and politics.

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