New Delhi, May 1 -- Asserting that water is not a "political weapon," Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday said that the Punjab government has stooped to "dirty politics" by blocking Haryana and Delhi's rightful share of water, which shows dangerous display of "political malice."

"The Punjab government has stooped to dirty politics by blocking Haryana and Delhi's rightful share of water. This is a serious and unfortunate move that directly threatens the lives of crores of citizens. After being rejected by the people of Delhi in a democratic manner, the Punjab government now seems intent on creating an artificial water crisis out of political vengeance," Parvesh Verma stated.

The Delhi Minister said that the Delhi government has been...