Haryana Min rejects Delhi's claims of water scarcity, urges better internal management

'WE DON'T POLITICISE WATER; WE VIEW IT AS A NECESSITY'

Haryana’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Abhay Singh Yadav, has firmly rejected Delhi government’s accusations of inadequate water supply from Haryana. He informed press persons here in the national capital, Yadav emphasised that Haryana has been supplying more than the allocated amount of water to Delhi, and any shortages are due to Delhi’s internal mismanagement.

Yadav clarified that Haryana is releasing 1050 cusecs of water from Munak Head, significantly more than the stipulated 719 cusecs. He noted that Delhi’s water scarcity issues stem from its own internal inefficiencies rather than any shortfall from Haryana.

“We do not politicise water; we view it as a necessity,” he stated, adding that ensuring adequate water supply to the national capital is a shared responsibility.