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Himachal CM Claims Credit for Kishau Dam Agreement, Cites State's Rights Fight
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🗓 18 Sep 2026, 12:03 AM
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister asserted that the credit for the Kishau agreement belongs to his government, citing its sustained fight for the state's rights.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has staked claim to the credit for the Kishau agreement, stating that the state government fought consistently for the rights of the state. The Chief Minister's assertion comes amid discussions over the long-pending Kishau dam project, which involves inter-state water sharing.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the agreement was reached because of the government's persistent efforts to safeguard Himachal's interests. He maintained that the state's rights were at the centre of the negotiations, and the outcome reflects the administration's commitment to protecting them.
The Kishau project has been a subject of deliberation between Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states for years. By publicly attributing the agreement to his government's advocacy, the Chief Minister sought to underline the administration's role in advancing the state's position on the matter.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the agreement was reached because of the government's persistent efforts to safeguard Himachal's interests. He maintained that the state's rights were at the centre of the negotiations, and the outcome reflects the administration's commitment to protecting them.
The Kishau project has been a subject of deliberation between Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states for years. By publicly attributing the agreement to his government's advocacy, the Chief Minister sought to underline the administration's role in advancing the state's position on the matter.