Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Punjab, Haryana CMs Discuss SYL Canal
Punjab and Haryana are having a disagreement over a canal called the SYL canal.
The canal is supposed to share water from rivers between the two states.
The Chief Ministers of both states met to talk about it but couldn't agree.
Punjab says they won't build the canal until the water issue is sorted out.
Haryana wants the canal built to get their share of water.
They decided to have their officials meet regularly to try and find a solution.
Some people think the meetings are just to delay things until the next election.
Punjab and Haryana Chief Ministers met to discuss the SYL canal issue but did not reach a conclusion.
Officials from both states will meet 3-4 times a month to work towards a solution.
Punjab opposes the construction of the SYL canal until the water issue is resolved.
Haryana insists on the construction of the SYL canal to receive its due share of water.
Indian National Lok Dal president alleged that the meetings are a delay tactic until the Punjab elections.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
- What
- Meeting to discuss the SYL canal issue
- When
- January 27, 2026
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To resolve the contentious SYL canal issue between the two states
Punjab's Stance
Haryana's Stance
SYL Canal Construction
Punjab's Stance
Punjab opposes the construction of the SYL canal, arguing that the water issue should be resolved first.
Haryana's Stance
Haryana insists on the construction of the SYL canal to receive its due share of water.
- Date of Meeting
- January 27, 2026
- Location of Meeting
- Chandigarh
- Frequency of Official Meetings
- 3-4 times a month
- SYL Canal Length
- 214 kilometers (122 km in Punjab, 92 km in Haryana)
- Previous Meetings on SYL
- December 28, 2023; January 4, 2023; October 14, 2022; August 18, 2020
Sources
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Punjab, Haryana Chief Ministers Discuss Water Issue, But Deadlock Remains
Haryana and Punjab CMs hold key meeting on SYL issue in Chandigarh
SYL canal issue: Mann meets Saini in ‘cordial atmosphere’, says Haryana Punjab’s ‘brother not enemy’
SYL canal issue: Punjab, Haryana CMs fail to reach consensus, leave talks to officials
Mann, Saini meet over SYL canal issue, Punjab CM says Haryana ‘our brother not enemy’