Punjab to release extra water to Rajasthan for 'military needs in national interest'

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PTILast Updated: May 11, 2025, 10:10:00 AM IST

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The Punjab government has announced it will release extra water to Rajasthan to meet the "military needs" at the state's border. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized Punjab's commitment to national interests, stating that the state is willing to support the military not only with water but also with sacrifices if necessary. The decision reflects a collaborative approach to national security.

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The Punjab government has decided to release additional water to Rajasthan to cater to the "military needs" in the desert state. An official statement quoted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as saying that the Rajasthan government had sought more water from Punjab's quota "as the military deployed at the Rajasthan border needed additional water".

According to the statement issued on Saturday, Mann said whenever national interests are concerned, Punjab never takes a backseat.

"Not only water but Punjab can shed its blood for the sake of national interests," the chief minister said.

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