Haryana Government is working to promote and disseminate the Teachings of Sikh Gurus: Chief Minister

Bhagwant Mann’s Statement on Water Distribution Shocking says Haryana Chief Minister 

Mann Trying to Divert Public Attention by Twisting Facts for Political Gains in Punjab – Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, April 29 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has termed the statement made by Punjab Chief Minister, Sh. Bhagwant Mann regarding water distribution as shocking.  He said that on April 26, he personally spoke to the Punjab Chief Minister  over the phone and informed him that the Technical Committee of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) had decided to release water to Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan on April 23. However, officers from Punjab were showing reluctance in implementing this decision. On that day, Sh. Bhagwant Mann gave a clear assurance that he would immediately instruct his officers to ensure its implementation by the next morning, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister further stated that when, by 2 PM the next day (April 27), Punjab government officers had done nothing and even stopped responding to calls from the Haryana Government officers, he wrote a letter to Sh. Bhagwant Mann to apprise him about the facts.

The Chief Minister said he is astonished that instead of responding to his letter even after 48 hours,  the Punjab Chief Minister released a video in an attempt to mislead the public by disregarding the facts and polishing his political image in Punjab.

Punjab Chief Minister’s claim that Punjab or the BBMB had not maintained records of water distribution in the past is totally baseless- CM 

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini strongly refuted Punjab Chief Minister’s claim that Punjab or the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) had not maintained records of water distribution in the past. He called the statement completely baseless and false. 

The Chief Minister  emphasized that every single drop of water is meticulously accounted for — not just by BBMB, but also by the governments of Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana at all times.

He further pointed out the contradiction in Punjab Chief Minister Bhawgant Mann’s statement in which he is accusing previous Punjab governments of failing to maintain data. It seems that Bhawgant Mann conveniently ignored the fact that during the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, Haryana consistently received no less than 9000 cusecs of water at the Contact Point (HCP) during the months of April, May, and June.

The Chief Minister further clarified that the water released by BBMB at the HCP includes 500 cusecs for Delhi’s drinking water, 800 cusecs for Rajasthan, and 400 cusecs for Punjab itself. Thus, the actual quantity of water received by Haryana remains only 6800 cusecs, he said. 

Punjab Chief Minister seems to have forgotten that Paddy Cultivation Banned in Punjab and Haryana During April-May -CM 

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini  said that the Punjab Chief Minister seems to have forgotten that in the months of April and May, paddy cultivation is not carried out in either Punjab or Haryana, as it is legally prohibited. During these two months, the water released by BBMB is solely for drinking purposes.

He further pointed out that while  Sh. Bhagwant Mann mentioned low water levels in Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams, he did not address the status of Bhakra Dam — from which Haryana receives its water, not from Pong or Ranjit Sagar. The demand from states fluctuates every 15 days and is decided by a technical committee. Over the past week, Haryana has received only 4000 cusecs of water, which is roughly 60% of its total demand, said the Chief Minister. 

He added that the  Punjab Chief Minister  is fully aware that the water released from the dam in May is meant for drinking use by Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Of the water that reaches the HCP point during May, 800 cusecs is allocated to Rajasthan, 400 cusecs to Punjab, and 500 cusecs to Delhi. When the Aam Aadmi Party was in power in Delhi, it raised no objections over Delhi’s water share. However, now that AAP has lost the Delhi elections, the Punjab Chief Minister is making such statements to punish the people of Delhi, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Haryana has not yet received its full share-CM 

The Chief Minister  also dismissed Punjab’s claim that Haryana had exhausted its water share in March as completely baseless. In reality, Haryana has not yet received its full share. If BBMB were to provide the remaining water as per Haryana’s demand, it would amount to just 0.0001 percent of the water stored in Bhakra Dam — a figure so small it would have no impact on reserves.

The Chief Minister emphasized that it is essential to empty water reservoirs before June in order to store rainwater during the monsoon season. If the reservoir is not cleared in time, excess water will flow to Pakistan via Harike-Pattan, which is neither in the interest of Punjab nor the nation.

Rise above a narrow-minded approach and cooperate in the national interest by ensuring Haryana receives its fair share of water-CM 

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini appealed to the Punjab government to rise above a narrow-minded approach and cooperate in the national interest by ensuring Haryana receives its fair share of water. This step would not only enhance inter-state harmony but also ensure proper utilization of water resources, he said.

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Haryana Government is working to promote and disseminate the Teachings of Sikh Gurus- Chief Minister

Chandigarh, April 29 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini affirmed that the state government is dedicated to spreading the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and preserving the rich legacy of the Sikh community. He said that inspired by the vision of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, who has worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the Sikh community, the Haryana Government is also undertaking significant steps for their welfare and cultural preservation.

He said that the state government is actively engaged in promoting and disseminating the teachings of Sikh Gurus, while also preserving the history of the Sikh community, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while addressing the eminent citizens of the Sikh community at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, on Tuesday.

He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the country is rapidly progressing on the path of development. Similarly, the wheels of development are moving swiftly in Haryana as well. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to further accelerate this progress.

The Chief Minister said that both the Central and Haryana governments are true allies of farmers. As proof of this, all crops in Haryana are being procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP), and over the past ten and a half years, the government has provided compensation of Rs. 14,500 crore to farmers for crop losses. In contrast, under the Congress government before 2014, farmers received only Rs. 1,155 crore for crop damages, said  Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

The Chief Minister said that the medical college being constructed in Yamunanagar will be named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Similarly, a museum in Lohgarh will soon be developed in honor of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, and a Martial Arts School will also be built there. Additionally, the road from Nada Sahib to Paonta Sahib has been named after Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, he said.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has identified the land in Kurukshetra for the construction of a Sikh Museum. This museum will preserve the heritage related to Sikh history, providing youth with valuable insights into their rich past. He assured the members of the Sikh community that their demands would be forwarded to the concerned departments for appropriate action.

Karnal MLA, Sh. Jagmohan Anand, S. Tarlochan Singh, and several other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.