CM Mann’s Direct Reply to Neighbors.

CM Mann’s Direct Reply to Neighbors: PU and Chandigarh are Our Right!

Chandigarh, November 18, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made a strong case for Punjab’s position on water, Panjab University (PU), and Chandigarh during the Northern Zonal Council meeting presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In a “direct reply” to the neighbors, Chief Minister Mann declared that “PU and Chandigarh are our right” and that “we do not have a single extra drop of water.”

“Not a Single Extra Drop of Water”
Eleven of the 28 topics mentioned at the meeting, according to the Chief Minister, were unique to Punjab. He said, “All 11 issues were related to Punjab, on which I presented Punjab’s stance.” The Home Minister was informed by Chief Minister Mann that “we do not have a single extra drop of water to give to anyone.”

“Direct Reply” on Chandigarh and PU
In addition to water, CM Mann provided a “direct reply” on Chandigarh and Panjab University. He made it quite clear that Punjab has a right over both PU and Chandigarh and that they are “ours” (belong to Punjab).