Opposing BBMB’s arbitrary actions, CM Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed a historic resolution
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 5,2025
Led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann the State Vidhan Sabha on Monday unanimously passed a historic resolution that Punjab will no longer accept any decisions made by the BBMB regarding water distribution.
Opposing BBMB’s arbitrary actions, CM Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed a historic resolution. Key Highlights are:
1.Punjab government will not give a single drop of extra water to Haryana from its share. Only 4000 cusecs—currently being given as a humanitarian gesture for drinking purposes that will continue. Not a drop more.
2.This House strongly condemns the illegal and unconstitutional manner in which the BJP called the BBMB meeting.
3.The current BBMB functions merely as a puppet of the BJP-led Central Government. Punjab’s concerns and rights are ignored in BBMB meetings. Therefore, the BBMB must be restructured to ensure Punjab’s rightful representation and protection of its interests.
4.The Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas rivers flow entirely through Punjab. On what basis, then, is their water being diverted to other states? The 1981 agreement that governed this water-sharing was based on river flow levels that are significantly lower today. A new agreement is needed to reflect current realities.
5.The BBMB repeatedly violates legal requirements for proper meeting notices—often holding midnight meetings. This House directs BBMB to strictly follow the law in this regard.
6.The amount of water allocated to each state is clearly defined in the 1981 agreement. BBMB has no legal power to alter this. Any attempt by BBMB to reallocate Punjab’s share to another state through such meetings is illegal and unconstitutional.
7.This House considers the Dam Safety Act 2021 an attack on Punjab’s rights. It gives the Centre excessive control over state-owned dams and rivers, even those fully within state boundaries. This undermines India’s federal structure and weakens Punjab’s sovereignty over its water resources. The Act must be repealed immediately.
- BJP’s latest conspiracy — Using Haryana, Centre government, and BBMB to snatch Punjab’s water rights.
- BBMB’s midnight illegal meeting — An illegal attempt to divert Punjab’s water to Haryana.
- Haryana exhausted its share by March 31 — now wants Punjab’s water.
- BJP’s goal — Rob Punjab’s rightful water and hand it over to Haryana!
- In just 3 years under Bhagwant Mann’s government canal water reach to farmlands increased to 60%.This progress of Punjab is not going well with BJP government.
. In 2021, only 22% of fields had access to canal water — today it has reached 60%. Every drop is precious for Punjab!
- On April 6, Haryana requested drinking water — Punjab showed compassion by providing 4000 cusecs.
- The requirement was only 1700 cusecs, yet Punjab gave 4000 — because Punjab upholds the tradition of the Gurus!
Now they are demanding 8500 cusecs — that’s not a request, it’s daylight robbery!
- BBMB is now BJP’s tool — Holding illegal meetings to impose unjust decisions on Punjab.
.Clear message from Punjab: Not a single drop beyond our rightful share!
- This isn’t just about water — it’s about Punjab’s land, farming, and identity.
