Thu May 01 11:53:40 UTC 2025: ## Punjab Chief Minister Vows to Protect State’s Water Rights Amid Bhakra Dam Dispute

**Chandigarh, [Date]** – Tensions escalated today in the ongoing dispute over the sharing of Bhakra Dam water, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declaring his government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the state’s water rights. Mann’s statement follows a period of increasing political friction over the allocation of water from the dam, implying that Punjab feels its share is being unfairly reduced. The Chief Minister’s strong words signal a potential intensification of the conflict between Punjab and other stakeholders involved in the dam’s water management. Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged “robbery of rights” remain unclear, but the statement suggests the dispute is far from resolved.

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