India, May 1 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is holding protests across Punjab on Thursday against the Bhakra Beas Management Board's decision to release 8,500 cusecs water to Haryana from the Bhakra Dam with immediate effect despite the Bhagwant Mann government's objections.

AAP ministers and leaders announced the gherao of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) offices and houses of BJP leaders in all districts across the state to protest the decision to allocate additional water to Haryana.

"The move to release Punjab's share of water to Haryana is a direct attack on the state's rights," said an AAP spokesperson.

The BBMB regulates water distribution from the Bhakra, Ranjit Sagar and Pong dams.

Reacting to BBMB's decision, chief minister Bhagwa...