Responding strongly to the stance taken by the Punjab Government on the ongoing water dispute, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab neither respects the Constitution nor the country’s constitutional institutions. The Punjab Government has disregarded the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the water issue, which he termed unfortunate, he added.
Addressing media persons after offering prayers at the historic Nada Sahib Gurudwara in Panchkula, the Chief Minister said that when Punjab and Haryana were one, there was no discrimination but today, the Mann government is creating unnecessary conflict for political gain. "We are not demanding Punjab’s share of water, we are merely asking for Haryana’s share of drinking water,” he said.
Saini said that the court has decided after carefully considering and hearing both parties. Taking a dig at the Chief Minister of Punjab, he remarked that refusing to accept the High Court’s verdict amounts to an insult to the constitutional bench. “Disregarding constitutional decisions has unfortunately become a habit for them,” he added.
He said that the Constitution is supreme and it is the duty of persons like us holding constitutional offices to uphold and respect the authority of the judiciary. "Defying the court’s order, locking the dam, and staging a protest is not only improper but also sets a wrong precedent," he said.
Saini stated that the people of Haryana are facing a serious drinking water crisis, yet, the Punjab Chief Minister is withholding it for political mileage. He said that the Mann government must accept the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to refrain from politicizing the issue of water. There are numerous other matters to engage in political debate—please do not politicize Haryana’s rightful share of water, he said.
He said that even in the current sensitive circumstances facing the country, Mann continues to indulge in politics, which is deeply unfortunate. This is contempt of the High Court’s decision. He added that the Haryana Government has already apprised the Punjab and Haryana High Court of the present situation and assured that whatever decision the Court delivers, Haryana will fully accept and abide by it.
AAP led Punjab Govt neither respects Constitution nor constitutional institutions, alleges Haryana CM
Friday, 09 May 2025 | PNS
| Panchkula
AAP led Punjab Govt neither respects Constitution nor constitutional institutions, alleges Haryana CM
Friday, 09 May 2025 | PNS | Panchkula
