Punjab Assembly Special Session Live Updates: Punjab Assembly passes unanimous resolution on water issues; Speaker calls BBMB meeting 'illegal'

May 5, 2025 05:32 PM

Six resolutions passed in the Assembly

(1) Punjab will not share even a single drop of its allocated water with Haryana: The 4,000 cusecs currently being supplied on humanitarian grounds will continue, but Punjab will not provide any water from its rightful share.

(2) The BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board) is being controlled by the Centre: Punjab’s concerns and interests are being ignored in board meetings. The board should be reconstituted to address this imbalance.

(3) The Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers flow solely through Punjab: During the 1981 water agreement, the water volume in these rivers was significantly higher. Currently, the water flow has reduced drastically. A new agreement must be formulated for equitable distribution of water from these rivers.

(4) There are established rules for convening BBMB meetings: However, these are not being followed. Meetings are being called at irregular hours through unauthorised procedures. The Assembly has instructed that meetings must comply with proper legal norms.

(5) The 1981 water agreement outlines how much water is allocated to each state: BBMB has no authority to alter these allocations. Despite this, BBMB is attempting to implement changes. The board must refrain from making decisions beyond its jurisdiction.

(6) The Centre must repeal the BBMB (Amendment) Act 2021: The Punjab Government has not accepted this Act, and the Assembly calls for its withdrawal.

May 5, 2025 05:06 PM

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਸੀਐਮ ਮਾਨ ਲਾਈਵ

May 5, 2025 04:47 PM

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲਾ...? ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਮੁਖੀ ਭੁਪਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਹੁੱਡਾ

Punjab Haryana Water Dispute : ਬੀਬੀਐਮਬੀ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ 'ਤੇ ਹੁੱਡਾ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲਾ, ਇਹ ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਜਾਇਦਾਦ ਹੈ, ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਮੰਗ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ।

ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਕੌਣ ਹਨ?

ਬੀਬੀਐਮਬੀ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਪਾਣੀ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ, ਉਹ ਕੌਣ ਹਨ, ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰਨੇ ਚਾਹੀਦੇ ਹਨ, ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਇੰਨਾ ਪਾਣੀ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ,

ਉਹ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਚੋਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਮੱਦੇਨਜ਼ਰ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ, ਇਹ ਸਭ ਸਿਆਸੀ ਸਟੰਟ ਹਨ।

ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੇਵਾਂਗੇ।

ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਕਹੇਗਾ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਬੂੰਦ ਵੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੇਣਗੇ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ, ਹਰਿਆਣਾ, ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਹਿੱਸੇਦਾਰ ਹਨ। ਜਦੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਵਿੱਚ 'ਆਪ' ਸਰਕਾਰ ਸੱਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੀ, ਕੁਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਇਆ। ਲੋਕ ਸੋਚਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਇੱਕ ਚੋਣ ਸਟੰਟ ਹੈ।

ਅਸੀਂ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਦੇ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਗਲਾ ਘੁੱਟ ਦੇਵਾਂਗੇ,

ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਮੰਗ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ।

ਸਿਲ ਸਾਡਾ ਹੱਕ ਹੈ, ਇਹ ਸੁਪਰੀਮ ਕੋਰਟ ਦਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਹੈ, ਕੇਂਦਰ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਲਾਗੂ ਕਰੇ।

May 5, 2025 04:44 PM

ਪਾਣੀ ਦੀ ਵੰਡ 'ਤੇ ਸੀਐਮ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਮਾਨ ਦੀ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਨੂੰ ਦੋ ਟੁੱਕ

ਪਾਣੀ ਦੀ ਵੰਡ 'ਤੇ ਸੀਐਮ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਮਾਨ ਦੀ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਨੂੰ ਦੋ ਟੁੱਕ

''ਸਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਦੇਣ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਬੂੰਦ ਵੀ ਫਾਲਤੂ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਹੀਂ, ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਪਾਣੀ ਖੁਦ ਵਰਤ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ''

May 5, 2025 04:44 PM

ਪਾਣੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ 'ਚ ਹਾਈਕੋਰਟ 'ਚ ਹੋਈ ਸੁਣਵਾਈ, ਜਾਣੋ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨੇ ਕੀ ਦਾਖਲ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਵਾਬ

''ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਤੇ ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ ਆਪਣੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਦਾ ਪਾਣੀ ਖਤਮ ਕਰ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹਨ''

ਪਾਣੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਵੰਡ ਦੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ 'ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ-ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਹਾਈਕੋਰਟ 'ਚ ਦਾਖਲ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਵਾਬ

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਐਡਵੋਕੇਟ ਜਨਰਲ ਗੁਰਮਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਪੱਖ

ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੇ ਸੁਣਵਾਈ 6 ਮਈ ਤੱਕ ਕੀਤੀ ਮੁਅੱਤਲ

May 5, 2025 04:31 PM

Punjab Assembly passes unanimous resolution on water issue

Punjab Assembly passes unanimous resolution on water issue

May 5, 2025 04:30 PM

Water dispute between Punjab and Haryana has reached the High Court. The hearing of the case in the High Court has been postponed. The case will be heard again tomorrow.

May 5, 2025 04:29 PM

Congress MLA Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa said the Central Government should bring its own act to eliminate dam safety concerns. In response, the Chief Minister said they would soon bring their own act on the matter.

May 5, 2025 04:25 PM

The Chief Minister said, "When we don’t have water ourselves, how can we provide water to others? Now, the officers are being changed. An hour ago, the duty to open the gate was assigned to Himachal officials. Still, the Central Government is not budging.

May 5, 2025 04:23 PM

CM Mann demands dissolution of BBMB, Calls

Punjab CM has strongly demanded the dissolution of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), calling it a "white elephant" and an unfair burden on Punjab. He emphasised that although BBMB manages the Ravi, Sutlej, Beas rivers, and the Bhakra Dam—resources shared with Haryana and Rajasthan—neither of these states have any physical area connected to the dam system within Punjab.

May 5, 2025 03:55 PM

We are paying the price for past govts’ mistakes: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister stated that the state is currently suffering the consequences of the mistakes made by previous governments. Drawing a stark comparison, he said, “We are extracting water using the same kind of motors that are used to extract oil in Saudi Arabia. Now, even hot water is coming out from underground.”

May 5, 2025 03:52 PM

Punjab has no water left, says BJP MLA Ashwani Sharma

BJP MLA Ashwani Sharma stated that the discussion on Punjab's water crisis is critical and emphasised that the Punjab BJP’s stance is clear: Punjab does not have enough water. He praised the Chief Minister's decision to convene an all-party meeting and special session, calling it a much-needed step.

Sharma acknowledged past mistakes, which he believes have led to the current situation, and stressed the need for unity beyond party lines. "We may belong to different parties and have different ideologies, but on this issue, we stand with you like a rock," he said.

He urged the state to create a detailed roadmap on how to conserve water and protect Punjab’s water rights. Stressing that the conflict is not with Haryana but about Punjab's rightful share, Sharma added, “The third world war will be fought over water.” He called for a concrete proposal to interlink all canals in the state, insisting that focused work must begin on this immediately.

May 5, 2025 03:51 PM

SAD MLA Akal Manpreet Singh Ayali seeks royalty on water supplied to Rajasthan

Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali has called for the imposition of royalty on water being supplied to Rajasthan. Expressing his support for the resolution brought forward by the government, Ayali stressed the need to investigate why Punjab's position is weakening in the Supreme Court. He blamed both the Central and past state Congress governments for the current situation, claiming that justice has not yet been delivered.

Ayali pointed out that the Akali Dal had challenged Section 78, but the case was withdrawn after the Congress came to power. He referenced the historical Kapuri Morcha initiated by the Akali Dal, which later escalated into a Dharam Yudh (religious battle), ultimately leading to the attack on Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple). He also criticised the Dam Safety Act, calling it an encroachment on Punjab’s rights, and demanded that the Act be repealed.

May 5, 2025 03:44 PM

Harjot Bains vows not to share water with Haryana

Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated that no significant work has been done on the irrigation network in the last 50–60 years, leading to the depletion of underground water. He highlighted that during floods, when dam gates are opened, people are forced to abandon their homes. However, 35 villages near the Nangal Dam have now started receiving water, which was earlier facing drought-like conditions.

Bains accused the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) of illegally occupying land in Punjab, resulting in the destruction of thousands of acres. He claimed that the entire city of Nangal has been turned into ruins, with Talwara facing a similar situation. Emphasizing the original purpose of dam construction was irrigation, he asserted that irrigation coverage has now increased from 22% to 60%. He also firmly declared that not a single drop of water will be given to Haryana.

May 5, 2025 02:20 PM

Declaring that "not a single drop of extra water" will be spared, Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal accused the BBMB of acting as a "puppet of the BJP" and conspiring to undermine Punjab's water rights through illegal and unconstitutional means. "The 1981 water-sharing treaty is outdated due to reduced water availability. A new treaty is needed," Goyal stated. The minister further criticised the Dam Safety Act, 2021, claiming it endangers state rights by centralising control over Punjab's rivers.

"The Central government wants direct control. This occupation of Punjab's rivers will not be tolerated," he said, alleging a "conspiracy" involving the BJP, Haryana, and BBMB to "snatch Punjab's rights".

May 5, 2025 02:19 PM

BBMB's late-night meeting on April 30 illegal: Goyal

May 5, 2025 02:09 PM

BBMB file plea in High Court over security deployment

The Bhakhra Beas Management Board has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court over deployment of additional forces at Bhakhra dam by the Punjab government. 

May 5, 2025 01:12 PM

Man marshalled out of Assembly after chants of 'Jo bole so nihaal' during session

May 5, 2025 01:04 PM

LoP Partap Singh Bajwa supports government's resolution

Punjab's Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa spoke in favour of the resolution tabled by Punjab minister contending unity on the ongoing issue.  

"We all stand united for the rights of Punjab. This voice should go from the Punjab Legislative Assembly to the entire country that we stand up for our rights. Yes. We support your point and the Central Government is robbing the rights of Punjab," he said

May 5, 2025 12:52 PM

3-hours time allotted for debate on resolution

During the session, a total time 3 hours has been allotted to debate on the resolution. Meanwhile AAP MLAs will get 2 hours, 23 minutes, Congress 25 minutes and Akali Dal will get 5 minutes and BJP will be allowed to speak for only 3 minutes. 

May 5, 2025 12:49 PM

May 5, 2025 12:49 PM

May 5, 2025 12:14 PM

Punjab Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said, "The point is not how much water is in the dam but how much each state shares. Water is allocated based on the decision of the BBMB. We will work as per the law to protect our rights."

May 5, 2025 12:12 PM

Central government should repeal Dam Safety Act 2021 - Brinder Goyal

May 5, 2025 12:11 PM

Punjab water resources minister tables resolution

Punjab water resources minister Barinder Kumar Goyal tables resolution 

May 5, 2025 11:59 AM

May 5, 2025 11:58 AM

May 5, 2025 11:19 AM

Session pays tribute to departed souls

During the ninth special session convened by Punjab Assembly, tributes were paid to the departed souls 

May 5, 2025 11:13 AM

House adjourned till 12 pm

The House has been adjourned till 12 pm. The special session has been convened to discuss the ongoing water dispute with Haryana