MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawana protested against Sunil Jakhar.
The people of Fazilka and Shri Muktsar Sahib staged a sit -in outside the residence of BJP state president Sunil Jakhar. The protest was led by Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Savanna, Punjab Agro Chairman Shaminder Singh Khanda, former MLA Arun Narang and District Planning Board Chair
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The protesters opposed the Central Government’s decision to provide additional water to Haryana through the Bhakra Beas Management Board. MLA Savana said that Haryana has taken 3% more water from its share till May 21. Rajasthan has also used 11% more water.
Punjab has so far received only 89% of its share of water. Savana warned that the fields of Punjab would dry up by giving more water to Haryana. The biggest loss will be to the farmers of Shri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka.
The state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to protect the water resources of Punjab. The leaders clarified that Punjab is not violating anyone’s rights, but is struggling to protect its water rights.