Water Warriors: Battle Over Water Rights in North India

In a clash over water distribution, former Haryana CM Hooda criticizes the Punjab government for withholding Haryana's share, deeming it unconstitutional and immoral. He accuses both state and central BJP governments of ineffectiveness. Punjab CM Mann insists Punjab has fulfilled its obligations, sparking a political water war.

Former's Haryana chief minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, vehemently criticized the Punjab government on Friday, labeling the curtailment of Haryana's water supply as both unconstitutional and immoral.

The Congress leader admonished the existing BJP government in Haryana for its failure to protect the state's entitlements, suggesting deliberate negligence in dealing with the water sharing issue.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his state's position, insisting that Punjab has not only met its obligations but has also extended additional water supply as a humanitarian gesture.

(With inputs from agencies.)