Chandigarh, May 10:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday ordered release of additional water to Rajasthan for catering needs of military in the state.
In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister said that Rajasthan government had sought more water from the quota of Punjab as the Military deployed at the Rajasthan border needed additional water. He categorically said that whenever the national interests are concerned Punjab never takes a backseat. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the water has been released to secure the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country.
The Chief Minister said that not only water but Punjab can shed its blood for the sake of national interests. He said that it is a fact of matter that Punjab can never drag its feet back when the issue of country is involved. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that keeping in view the needs of soldiers of the country he has immediately ordered to release the additional water to Rajasthan.
