J&K Chief Minister Refuses Water Supply to Punjab Amid Scarcity Concerns

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced his opposition to the canal project intended to supply water to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Speaking in Jammu, he stated that J&K does not have the resources to spare, citing drought-like conditions. Abdullah’s decision has drawn criticism from the Shiromani Akali Dal. He also mentioned that Punjab already has water access via the Indus Water Treaty, and J&K was not assisted when it needed water. The proposed canal project spans 113 kilometers, and Abdullah’s position indicates the beginning of a potential water dispute.