Punjab 08 May 2025 : The issue of water has intensified tensions between Punjab and Haryana. According to reports, Aam Aadmi Party Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with his supporters, allegedly held the Chairman of BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board) hostage. During the incident, Minister Harjot Singh Bains accused the Chairman of attempting to release water. He stated that a case of sedition should be filed against the Chairman.
Meanwhile, a protest is underway outside the BBMB office, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also arrived. In addition, on Wednesday, Punjab Police arrested a BBMB official who was allegedly trying to forcibly release water from the Nangal Dam.
Summary: Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains led a protest at Nangal Dam over BBMB’s decision to release water to Haryana, citing Punjab’s own shortage concerns.