Chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday called Punjab the "big brother" of his own state, urging it to share Ravi and Beas water through the SYL canal.
He made the suggestion while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Earlier in the day, he also visited the Radha Soami Satsang in Beas and met sect chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon at his residence.
While Haryana has built its part of the canal, Punjab is reluctant to complete the stretch on its territory, saying it does not have water to spare.
Speaking to reporters on the SYL channel issue, Saini said, "Punjab is our elder brother, and it is the duty of the elder brother not to let the younger brother be disappointed."
He also highlighted the family bond between Punjab and Haryana and said, "Punjab-Haryana is one family and I appeal to our elder brother to share water with us."
Recently, after the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi accused Haryana of not releasing its share of water to the national capital, Saini maintained that Haryana is releasing water to the city in excess of the agreed amount.
Saini had then said that there is also an AAP government in Punjab, and they should ask Punjab to give water to the SYL canal so that Haryana's water shortage can be overcome and Delhi can also get more water.
During his visit to the Golden Temple, Saini participated in 'langar' and offered 'sewa' (volunteer service) by washing utensils.
The Gurudwara Committee presented him with a 'siropa' (robe of honour), the statement said.
Speaking to reporters after paying homage at the Golden Temple, Saini said: "I have found great tranquility today visiting the holy city of Amritsar."
We must commit ourselves to following the path shown by the Gurus, Saini said, adding that he prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state and the country.
"The sacrifice of our Sikh gurus for the protection of the nation and religion is embedded in every particle of this holy land, inspiring the entire country to serve the nation," he said in a post on X.
According to an official statement, it was a 'courtesy' meeting, the Haryana CM's visit to the Radha Soami Satsang in Beas was a 'courtesy' meeting.
The country's top political leaders visit the sect's headquarters from time to time.
The sect has a large number of followers throughout the country.
"I met Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon Ji, the spiritual leader of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Under his able leadership, RSSB has been at the forefront of many community service efforts. On this occasion, I received guidance from Baba Gurinder Ji on various spiritual topics and social." Saini said in another post on X in Hindi.
Later, Saini visited the Ram Tirth temple near the city of Amritsar.
He made the suggestion while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Earlier in the day, he also visited the Radha Soami Satsang in Beas and met sect chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon at his residence.
While Haryana has built its part of the canal, Punjab is reluctant to complete the stretch on its territory, saying it does not have water to spare.
Speaking to reporters on the SYL channel issue, Saini said, "Punjab is our elder brother, and it is the duty of the elder brother not to let the younger brother be disappointed."
He also highlighted the family bond between Punjab and Haryana and said, "Punjab-Haryana is one family and I appeal to our elder brother to share water with us."
Recently, after the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi accused Haryana of not releasing its share of water to the national capital, Saini maintained that Haryana is releasing water to the city in excess of the agreed amount.
Saini had then said that there is also an AAP government in Punjab, and they should ask Punjab to give water to the SYL canal so that Haryana's water shortage can be overcome and Delhi can also get more water.
During his visit to the Golden Temple, Saini participated in 'langar' and offered 'sewa' (volunteer service) by washing utensils.
The Gurudwara Committee presented him with a 'siropa' (robe of honour), the statement said.
Speaking to reporters after paying homage at the Golden Temple, Saini said: "I have found great tranquility today visiting the holy city of Amritsar."
We must commit ourselves to following the path shown by the Gurus, Saini said, adding that he prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state and the country.
"The sacrifice of our Sikh gurus for the protection of the nation and religion is embedded in every particle of this holy land, inspiring the entire country to serve the nation," he said in a post on X.
According to an official statement, it was a 'courtesy' meeting, the Haryana CM's visit to the Radha Soami Satsang in Beas was a 'courtesy' meeting.
The country's top political leaders visit the sect's headquarters from time to time.
The sect has a large number of followers throughout the country.
"I met Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon Ji, the spiritual leader of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. Under his able leadership, RSSB has been at the forefront of many community service efforts. On this occasion, I received guidance from Baba Gurinder Ji on various spiritual topics and social." Saini said in another post on X in Hindi.
Later, Saini visited the Ram Tirth temple near the city of Amritsar.
