In a rare move that resonated with legislative unanimity, the Punjab Assembly on July 11 adopted a decisive resolution opposing the Centre\u2019s proposal to station CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) personnel at strategic Bhakra Beas Management Board installations. Punjab\u2019s lawmakers asserted that the state police force, with its decades\u2011long track record, remains fully equipped to safeguard these crucial infrastructure sites, rendering the CISF addition both redundant and fiscally burdensome\u2014estimated at \u20b949.32 crore annually. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed deep reservations over the perceived dismissal of Punjab\u2019s autonomy, highlighting the state\u2019s historic contributions to national defense and the lack of honour for past efforts. The debate unfurled against a backdrop of simmering water disputes, particularly the contentious Sutlej\u2011Yamuna Link Canal, with legislators demanding a reconstitution of BBMB to redress longstanding water\u2011sharing imbalances. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema called out previous administration\u2019s alleged collusion with national parties in compromising Punjab\u2019s demands. Fresh scrutiny has also been drawn to \u20b9104\u202fcrore of locked BBMB funds that remain unaudited for over seven decades\u2014a symbol, lawmakers contended, of institutional neglect. This legislative push not only reinforces Punjab\u2019s confidence in its law enforcement capacity, but also underscores its insistence on equitable resource management and respect for federal arrangements. Critical voices within the Assembly cautioned that unchecked CISF deployment could set governance precedents that alter the federal fabric itself. The government has invited public commentary and stakeholder engagement before final decisions. A clear signal has been sent: Punjab seeks both autonomy in its security architecture and fairness in inter\u2011state water governance. this is web generated news web report<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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