A 30-year-old power dispute, and a political prize for Himachal CM Sukhu

The Supreme Court has resolved a 30-year-old power-sharing dispute between Himachal Pradesh and four neighboring states - Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh - over the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas projects. The Court ordered Punjab and Haryana to supply 11,973 million units of electricity in a 58:42 ratio from the Bhakra-Nangal project, and 60:40 from the Beas project.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu described the ruling as favorable, crediting his government's efforts for the outcome. Despite the positive judgment, Opposition BJP leaders criticized Sukhu for taking sole credit. The dispute arose after the reorganization of Punjab in 1966, leading to conflicts over the distribution of electricity generated by the projects, which are located within Himachal Pradesh's territory.

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