Punjab, Haryana CMs Discuss SYL Canal Issue in 'Cordial Atmosphere'
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News18•27-01-2026, 13:30
Punjab, Haryana CMs Discuss SYL Canal Issue in 'Cordial Atmosphere'
- •Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini met in Chandigarh to discuss the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue.
- •The meeting, held in a 'cordial atmosphere', lasted over an hour, with both CMs agreeing that state officials would hold further discussions.
- •The SYL canal project aims to share Ravi and Beas river waters, with Haryana completing its part while Punjab halted construction.
- •The Supreme Court has repeatedly directed Punjab to complete its portion of the canal, ruling in Haryana's favor in 2002.
- •Punjab maintains it has no surplus water and seeks its share of Indus waters, while Haryana demands its rightful share from the SYL canal.
Why It Matters: Punjab and Haryana CMs held cordial talks on the SYL canal dispute, delegating further discussions to officials.
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