‘Will never permit’: J&K CM on Indus diversion to Punjab; ally Cong fumes

A dispute has erupted among northern states over the central government’s plan to divert surplus water from the Indus system. Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister Omar Abdullah opposes redirecting water to Punjab, citing drought-like conditions in his region. This stance has drawn criticism from Punjab’s Congress MP, who emphasised Punjab’s patriotism and contributions to national security.