AAP launches Punjab protests over water row

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab staged widespread protests across the state against the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to allocate additional water to Haryana through the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). AAP leaders and workers held demonstrations, emphasizing Punjab’s rightful claim over its water resources.

Highlighting the injustices faced by Punjab, cabinet ministers, MLAs, and senior party leaders led protests in various districts, urging Punjabis to unite and oppose this unconstitutional move. The protests witnessed effigy burnings and demonstrations against BJP leaders at multiple locations across Punjab.

Amritsar

Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, along with AAP leaders Dr. Ajay Gupta, Baldev Miadian, Gurdev Lakhna, Moti Lal Bhatia, Jaspreet Singh, Dr. Inderpal, Iqbal Singh Bhullar, and Manish Aggarwal, along with hundreds of workers, gheraoed the residence of BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh.

Pathankot

Minister Lalchand Kataruchakk, AAP leaders Amit Mintu and Vibhuti Sharma, along with AAP volunteers, staged a protest outside BJP leader Ashwani Sharma’s residence in New Bank Colony, condemning the Central Government’s anti-Punjab policies.

Ludhiana

AAP MLAs and leaders, including Pappi Prashar, Madan Lal Bagga, Daljit Grewal Bhola, Kulwant Sidhu, Jeevan Singh Sangowal, and Amandeep Mohie, organized a protest at Arora Palace Dana Mandi, challenging the BJP’s unconstitutional decision.

Patiala

AAP leaders Dev Mann, Kulwant Bazigar, Kundal Gogia, Ranjit Hadana, Megh Chand Shermajra, and Tejinder Mehta protested outside Moti Mahal, the residence of former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, to demand justice for Punjab’s water rights.

Roopnagar

Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains, MLA Dinesh Chadha, and leader Harminder Dahne led protests at Bela Chowk in Roopnagar, declaring that Punjab will not tolerate any further exploitation of its water resources.

Fazilka and Shri Muktsar Sahib

Narinder Pal Singh Sawna, Arun Narang, and Shaminder Singh Khinda led demonstrations in these districts, emphasizing that Punjab’s water belongs solely to Punjab.

Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar protested with party leadership in Patti, burning an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to denounce the BJP’s misuse of BBMB.

Minister Dr. Ravjot staged a protest in Sham Chaurasi, condemning the Central Government’s attempt to divert Punjab’s water, and also burned the effigy of the Prime Minister.

Speaking on the issue, Minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk stated, "The BJP-led Central Government’s arbitrary actions to allocate Punjab’s water to Haryana will not be tolerated. Punjabis are united in opposing this injustice."

AAP Punjab reiterated its commitment to protecting Punjab’s water rights and urged all Punjabis to join the fight against this unconstitutional and unjust decision. The party vowed to continue its struggle on all fronts, including legal and public mobilization. Punjab’s water is Punjab’s right, and AAP will safeguard it at any cost.