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Haryana CM alleges AAP diverted ₹1,600 crore Punjab flood relief funds
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:45 AM
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party used the central government's ₹1,600 crore flood relief allocation for Punjab on other purposes.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar publicly alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has misappropriated the central government's flood relief package earmarked for Punjab. The fund, amounting to ₹1,600 crore, was intended to support flood‑affected districts in Punjab, but Khattar said it was spent elsewhere.
Khattar made the statement during a press briefing, asserting that the diversion of the relief money undermines the intended assistance for flood victims. He did not provide detailed accounts of where the funds were allegedly redirected, but emphasized the need for accountability.
The claim adds to ongoing political tensions between the Haryana state government and the AAP‑led administration in neighboring Punjab. No official response from AAP or the central Ministry of Water Resources has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The Hindustan Times reported the allegation, noting that the issue could prompt further scrutiny of inter‑state fund allocations and relief mechanisms.
Further developments will depend on investigations or statements from the parties involved, as the matter remains a subject of political debate.
Khattar made the statement during a press briefing, asserting that the diversion of the relief money undermines the intended assistance for flood victims. He did not provide detailed accounts of where the funds were allegedly redirected, but emphasized the need for accountability.
The claim adds to ongoing political tensions between the Haryana state government and the AAP‑led administration in neighboring Punjab. No official response from AAP or the central Ministry of Water Resources has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The Hindustan Times reported the allegation, noting that the issue could prompt further scrutiny of inter‑state fund allocations and relief mechanisms.
Further developments will depend on investigations or statements from the parties involved, as the matter remains a subject of political debate.