Chandigarh, May 5 -- Amid the ongoing water dispute with Haryana, the special session of the Punjab assembly was convened on Monday.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Haryana government is trying to steal his state's share of water.

"Haryana government and the BJP government are trying to steal Punjab's share of water...We have requested the central government to repeal the Dam Safety Act 2021. This Act comes under Punjab's jurisdiction...We will not let anyone take Punjab's share of water..." Cheema told ANI.

The same sentiments were expressed by the Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on the ongoing dispute.

"This is not only about Punjab's right, it is in the interest of the nation. The...