Chandigarh, May 2 -- Amid the water dispute with Haryana, Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that Punjab has provided excess water to Haryana even though it has overdrawn.

Sond opposed transferring excess water and insisted it should stay with Punjab for paddy cultivation.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "Haryana has used 103 per cent of its water allocation already till March 2025, which should have been used till 21 May. Rajasthan has used 110 per cent as well. Punjab provided surplus water to Haryana despite its overdraw, but opposes any further transfers, and we insist that unused Punjab water remains with Punjab since we need a lot of it for the paddy crop."

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