Archive · 23 May 2025
Bajwa Accuses Mann Govt of Weakening Punjab Autonomy
Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa says the Punjab government is hurting the state's power.
He claims the government is making deals with the central government, like allowing more security at the Nangal Dam and giving up control over some areas.
He thinks the government is pretending to protect Punjab's interests while really following Delhi's orders.
He urges the people to see through the drama.
Partap Singh Bajwa accuses the Punjab government of compromising the state's rights and autonomy.
Bajwa alleges the government surrendered Punjab's authority over the BBMB.
He highlights the deployment of 296 CISF personnel at BBMB installations, costing ₹8.58 crore annually.
Bajwa criticizes the government for requesting new buildings in New Chandigarh.
He accuses the government of posturing as Punjab's protector while silently enacting Delhi's script.
- Who
- Partap Singh Bajwa and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
- What
- Bajwa accused the Mann-led government of systematically compromising the state's rights.
- When
- Since 2022.
- Where
- Punjab, focusing on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Nangal Dam.
- Why
- Bajwa accuses the AAP government of undermining Punjab's autonomy.
Punjab Government's Actions
Bajwa's Accusations
Water Supply
Punjab Government's Actions
Consistently released water to Delhi and Haryana, but halted the supply later.
Bajwa's Accusations
Unspecified in article.
BBMB Authority
Punjab Government's Actions
Surrendered Punjab's authority over the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
Bajwa's Accusations
Unspecified in article.
CISF Deployment
Punjab Government's Actions
Offered no resistance to the deployment of 296 CISF personnel.
Bajwa's Accusations
Unspecified in article.
- Accuser
- Partap Singh Bajwa
- Accused
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) govt in Punjab
- Issue
- Compromising state's rights
- Actions
- Deployment of CISF personnel at BBMB installations
- Cost of CISF Deployment
- ₹8.58 crore annually
Sources
Centre sends armed forces to Nangal Dam amid Punjab-Haryana water row
Punjab-Haryana water dispute: Centre decides to post CISF at Bhakra dam
Water-sharing dispute: Punjab holds ‘victory rally’