Malvinder Kang hits back at Ravneet Bittu, asks: Why are you overly concerned about giving water to Haryana

Chandigarh, April 30, 2025: Senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Member Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang hit back at BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Bittu over the issue of water. Kang questioned Bittu's stance, asking whether he supports Punjab or Haryana, and if he supports Punjab, why he is so concerned about providing water to Haryana.

Kang further questioned why Bittu was upset when Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann spoke about Punjab's right over its water. He suggested that instead of targeting Punjab, Bittu should advise Haryana’s Chief Minister to use their water resources more efficiently, as Haryana has already received the water it is entitled to.

Kang pointed out that Punjab itself faces a shortage of water and questioned how it could supply more water to Haryana. He said, "If you are so concerned about the people of Haryana, provide them with drinking water instead of irrigation water. If you wish to give more water, then speak to Prime Minister Modi and arrange for the water that has been blocked from flowing into Pakistan to be redirected to Haryana."

He further added that instead of questioning Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Bittu should question his own central leadership and PM Modi on why the central government is continuously conspiring to weaken Punjab’s representation in the BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board) and its rights.

Kang accused Bittu of having no genuine concern for the people of Punjab, claiming that his only priority is securing his political position. He alleged that Bittu speaks against Punjab’s rights to safeguard his ministerial post, even if it means supporting the central government's efforts to weaken Punjab or encroach on its rights. Kang asserted that Bittu is more focused on pleasing his high command than standing up for Punjab.

Kang declared that as long as the Aam Aadmi Party government is in power and Bhagwant Mann is the Chief Minister, they will continue to fight for Punjab's rights. He assured that anyone working against Punjab's interests would face strong resistance from their government.