The last leg of winter session of Haryana Assembly saw unison between the incumbent and opposition over the issues dividing Punjab and Haryana including Satluj-Yamuna Link and Chandigarh.
The proceedings witnessed Congress MLA from Thanesar, Ashok Arora saying Haryana had as much right on Chandigarh as Punjab.
“The city is a joint capital for the two states till Punjab gives us the 107 Hindi-speaking villages of Abhohar and Fazilka. They are holding back our share of water through the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal despite the Supreme court’s order, Said Arora.
He further continued, “Punjab’s leaders are going about making irresponsible statements. I think we should not give any money or land in exchange for land for our new complex since it is our capital.”
The matter was intervened by the speaker of the assembly Harvinder Kalyan, who said that an all-party meeting would be held to discuss the “serious issues” and no discussion would be allowed till the matter was discussed.
CM Saini added that Punjab leaders have done damage by politicising issues like SYL canal which deprives state farmers of their water share. He said that Supreme Court has also ruled that Haryana farmers are entitled to this water.
“Such actions, where even the directives of the Supreme Court are bypassed, should not happen in this country. It is unfortunate that now the Punjab leaders are raising questions about the construction of the State Vidhan Sabha complex in Chandigarh,” said Saini.
The Chief Minister added, “We will have our next delimitation exercise in 2026, so we need to increase the seating capacity. We will hold an all-party meeting, and this is not about politics. We have to send out a message that Haryana is united.”
CM pressed the notion that the entire state is unanimous on these issues. He emphasised whatever has been decided by all the members of the Vidhan Sabha the government will take that forward.
The opposition also categorically stated that they are supporting CM Saini and the stand taken by the government on the issues. The whole Haryana government would come together as a united front.
The session also saw Haryana Congress disregard remarks passed by Punjab leaders over the construction of new assembly building and said their opinions are “irresponsible statements.”
CM Nayab Singh Saini said the construction of new Vidhan Sabha building in Chandigarh will benefit all and people should rise above politics and speak in one voice.
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