Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar on Saturday said that we would have to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court on the issue of SYl, whether it is Haryana or Punjab.
Replying to the questions of media persons at a press conference here, his attention was drawn towards the issue of SYl canal being highlighted by various political parties in Punjab in view of the next assembly elections.
He was informed that certain political leaders of Punjab had offered to resign or make any sacrifice in case the decision is not in favour of Punjab. Khattar responded saying that no one need to make any sacrifice as the decision of the highest court in the country would have to be accepted by all.
In reply to another question, he said that the present State Government had pursued the issue of presidential reference on Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004 for early hearing in the Supreme Court as it had been pending for the last 12 years. Now its on regular hearing in the Supreme Court.
About separate High Court for the State, the Chief Minister said that the Government has demanded it at several fora including Union law Ministry and the Supreme court. It’s a process which is on.
