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Haryana CM Exposes Congress, Allocates Rs 100 Crore for SYL Canal

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has firmly rebutted opposition allegations that the SYL canal was omitted from the state's 2026-27 budget. He clarified that a provision of Rs 100 crore is clearly listed under the canal's sub-head on page 204 of the capital expenditure volume. Saini contrasted this with the Congress tenure, noting only two mentions and a meager Rs 10 lakh allocation in a decade. The current government has consistently allocated Rs 100 crore annually since 2016-17, reaffirming its commitment to the project.

Key Points: Haryana Budget 2026: Rs 100 Crore for SYL Canal, CM Rebuts Opposition

  • Rs 100 crore allocated for SYL canal
  • Opposition allegation termed baseless
  • Provision found in Vol III, page 204
  • Congress cited only Rs 10 lakh in two years
  • Current govt consistent with annual Rs 100 crore
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Haryana CM rebuts opposition, says Rs 100 crore allocated for SYL canal in budget

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini counters Congress claims, reveals Rs 100 crore SYL canal provision in Budget 2026-27 documents, citing page 204.

"My government is fully committed to protecting Haryana's rights over its waters. - Governor's Address"

Chandigarh, March 17

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the state government has made a provision of Rs 100 crore for the construction of the SYL canal in the Budget 2026-27 proposals, and the opposition's allegation that there is no mention of the SYL canal in the budget is baseless.

The Chief Minister was replying on Tuesday after the discussion on the Budget Estimates 2026-27 during the Budget Session of the Haryana Assembly.

He said that during the discussion on the budget, members of Congress stated that they had been reading the budget speech for three days and found no mention of the SYL canal.

They also claimed that in nearly 60 years of Haryana's formation, there has never been a budget without a reference to the SYL canal. The Chief Minister clarified that in the Budget 2026-27 documents, Volume III, which presents detailed estimates of capital expenditure, a provision of Rs. 100 crore has been clearly made under the sub-head for the construction of the SYL canal on page number 204, according to a release.

He further said that, as per the records of budget speeches during the Congress tenure from 2005 to 2014, the SYL canal was mentioned only in two years, 2005-06 and 2006-07.

In the remaining eight budget speeches, the term "SYL" was not mentioned at all. Moreover, out of those ten years, only in two years, 2013-14 and 2014-15, was a provision of merely Rs. 10 lakh made for the construction of the SYL canal. In the other eight years, not even a single rupee was allocated under this sub-head.

Saini said that the present government, on the other hand, has been consistently making a provision of Rs. 100 crore every year from 2016-17 to 2025-26. He added that in paragraph 36 of the Governor's Address delivered on February 20, 2026, it has also been stated: "My government is fully committed to protecting Haryana's rights over its waters. We are fully committed to the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal."

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting data from the CM. If Congress only mentioned SYL twice in 10 years and allocated a paltry ₹10 lakh, their criticism rings hollow. Transparency in budget allocation is key for public trust.
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Priya S
As someone from a farming family in Sirsa, the SYL canal is not a political issue for us, it's a survival issue. Consistent ₹100 crore allocation is a positive signal, but we need to see actual construction progress on the ground. Bas paani chahiye.
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Vikram M
While the allocation is there, the real question is about utilization. How much of the ₹100 crore allocated in previous years was actually spent? Budget speeches are one thing, ground reality is another. The government should publish utilization certificates.
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Aman W
This is a decades-old dispute with Punjab. Mere budget allocations won't solve it. Need strong political will and dialogue at the central level. Hope this government can finally get the work done. 🤞
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Nisha Z
The opposition should do their homework before making allegations. The CM has provided clear references - Volume III, page 204. This kind of factual rebuttal is what we need in our assemblies, not just shouting matches.

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