Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar moves resolution in Assembly; raises SYL canal, Chandigarh issues
The Hindu
The Haryana government summoned the special session of the State Assembly, days after Punjab passed a resolution seeking immediate transfer of Chandigarh to the AAP-ruled State
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on April 5 moved a resolution in the State Assembly that seeks the completion of the SYL Canal and the transfer of Hindi-speaking areas from Punjab while expressing concern over the neighbouring State staking claim over Chandigarh.
The Haryana government summoned the special session of the State Assembly, days after neighbouring Punjab passed a resolution seeking immediate transfer of the Union Territory of Chandigarh to the AAP-ruled State. Chandigarh is the common capital of Punjab and Haryana.
A political row had erupted after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent announcement that the Central service rules would apply to the employees of Chandigarh. Moving the resolution in the House, Mr. Khattar raised the issue of Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal, urging the Central government to take measures for its construction.
The resolution also noted with concern Punjab staking claim over Chandigarh, saying it is not acceptable to the people of Haryana. Besides, the Chief Minister also raised the issue of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
"This House notes with concern the resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly of Punjab on 1 April, 2022 recommending that the matter for transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab be taken up with the Central government," the resolution said. "This is not acceptable to the people of Haryana," the resolution read out by Mr. Khattar said, adding that Haryana continues to retain its right on Chandigarh.
“This House has in the past passed resolutions for a separate high court in the State of Haryana in Chandigarh in accordance with constitutional provisions,” it said.
"The recent amendment in the rules of BBMB by the Central government for appointment of whole time members goes against the spirit of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 which treats the river projects as common assets of the successor States of Punjab and Haryana," the resolution said.
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