Haryana chief minister criticizes Punjab government for doing petty politics over important issues.
Ludhiana:
Haryana chief minister
Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday lashed out at the
Aam Aadmi Party
(AAP) govt in Punjab, accusing it of politicising essential issues such as drinking water, drug control, and farm subsidies, instead of addressing them.
His remarks came during a campaign visit to this city in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jiwan Gupta ahead of the June 19 Ludhiana West byelection.
Speaking at a press conference, Saini criticised the AAP-led Punjab govt for allegedly denying Haryana its share of drinking water from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). "When Haryana only seeks water to drink, this govt, despite Punjab being the land of great Gurus, has turned it into a political drama," he said.
Saini also accused AAP of using the war on drugs as a distraction. "Instead of catching real culprits, they are doing theatrics to cover up their failures," he said, adding that both AAP and Congress had betrayed Punjab's voters — Congress for five years, and AAP for the last three and a half.
On the issue of minimum support price (MSP), Saini claimed that while Punjab failed to offer it to farmers, the Haryana got had provided subsidies on various crops under central government schemes.
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"We've implemented every major central scheme — from Ayushman Bharat to Ujjwala — and delivered results," he said, citing 13 lakh free electricity connections, 15 lakh free gas cylinders, and more than ₹2.5 crore in medical reimbursements.
BJP eyes Punjab foothold
Campaigning for BJP's Jiwan Gupta, Saini predicted a decisive win in Ludhiana West. "People here are tired of AAP and Congress. This time, Ludhiana West will elect a BJP MLA and send a message across Punjab that change is coming," he said, after meeting with industrialists and local residents.
Black flags greet CM convoy
Saini's visit was marred by protests as black flags were waved at his convoy. Protesters raised slogans such as "Punjab de paania de chor murdabad" (Death to the thieves of Punjab's waters). Police cleared the area to allow the cavalcade to pass. The Aam Aadmi Party, in a statement issued later that day, said the protests reflected public anger over Haryana's alleged historical exploitation of Punjab's water resources.
"Hundreds turned out to oppose the CM's visit, expressing frustration over Haryana and BJP's continued attempts to loot Punjab's water," the statement read.
AAP accused the Haryana govt of misusing Punjab's BBMB allocation and praised the Mann-led administration for standing firm on Punjab's water rights. "While earlier govts stayed silent, the Mann govt is working to expand canal water for irrigation and ensure optimal water management," the statement added. As the bypoll looms, water-sharing has emerged as a key campaign issue in Punjab, with voters watching closely which parties promise to safeguard the state's agricultural interests.
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