‘Will Never Permit’: J&K CM on Indus Diversion to Punjab; Ally Cong Fumes

J&K CM Slams Shut Canal Plan, Says No Water for Punjab THE NEW INDIAN

SRINAGAR: As Punjab’s long-standing discord with Haryana over water distribution from the Bhakra-Nangal system simmers, another contentious chapter is unfolding ;  this time between Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir over the sharing of river water.   During a media interaction in Jammu after inaugurating Raabita, the Chief Minister’s new public service and outreach office, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah firmly opposed the proposal to cons…

‘Will never permit’: J&K CM on Indus diversion to Punjab; ally Cong fumes

J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo/file) NEW DELHI: The central government’s plan to divert surplus water from the three western rivers of the Indus system in Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan has sparked a sharp war of words among leaders of the northern states.Speaking of the 113 km-long canal proposed for redirecting surplus water to lower riparian states, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah objected to water diversi…

Statehood: Omar says waiting for PM, HM to fulfil promise - The Legitimate

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he was waiting for the fulfilment of the promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “Will see whether we have to go legally or not for statehood but till then, we are waiting for the Prime Minister and the Home Minister as they have assured that statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah told media at an ev…