Attacking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for opposing the construction of Sutlej-Yamuna link (SYl) canal in Punjab, Haryana Agriculture Minister OP Dhankar on Thursday asked him to “get his own canal constructed for carrying Delhi’s share of water”.
“Seeing your stand (opposing the construction of SYl canal in Punjab) Haryana will not be able to deliver your share of water in Delhi since you have stood against the interests of the farmers and people of Haryana,” he said in a letter to Kejriwal.
Dhankar termed Kejriwal’s stand as “wrong” and alleged he has opposed the proposed canal for gaining “political benefits” in Punjab.
“For Delhi’s needs of water you may take the trouble of getting your own canal constructed from Nangal Dam and Tajewala Headwork’s (Yamunanagar) so that Delhi’s share of water reaches the national Capital with your efforts,” Dhankar told Kejriwal.