SYL Water Dispute: Punjab Opens Door for Sharing with Haryana, But on What Terms? Watch VIDEO

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu)- A meeting was held between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana CM under the leadership of Union Water Power Minister CR Patil regarding the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal (SYL). In the meeting, CM Mann presented his side and said that if Punjab gets the water of Ravi, then it is ready to give the SYL water to Haryana.

CM Mann said that Punjab and Haryana are brothers. Both have the same courtyard. He said that if we get water, we have no problem in supplying water further. CM Mann said that a hope has been created from the meeting. Water of Indus Water Agreement, which was cancelled with Pakistan after Pahalgam attack, should be brought to Punjab. Jhelum water cannot come to Punjab, but Chenab and Ravi water can come. This water can come through Pong, Ranjit Sagar Dam and Bhakra Dam. What problem do we have in giving that water further to Haryana? Haryana is our brother. We are the heirs of brother Ghanaiya, who gave water to the enemies. I told the minister that 23 million litre feet of water will go from there. We are fighting for two-three MAF, so what problem will we have? Two-four canals will be built in Punjab. With this, Punjab will again become riparian.