What was the focus of the tribunal established under the Punjab Accord? |
Allocation of Ganga-Yamuna River water among states Allocation of Ravi-Beas River water among states Allocation of Sutlej-Beas River water among states Allocation of Indus-Ganga River water among states |
Allocation of Ravi-Beas River water among states |
The correct answer is Option 2- Allocation of Ravi-Beas River water among states. A tribunal was to be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan as part of the Punjab Accord. After coming to power following the election in 1984, the new Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi initiated a dialogue with moderate Akali leaders. In July 1985, he reached an agreement with Harchand Singh Longowal, then the President of the Akali Dal. This agreement, known as the Rajiv Gandhi - Longowal Accord or the Punjab Accord, was a step towards bringing normalcy to Punjab. It was agreed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab, a separate commission would be appointed to resolve the border dispute between Punjab and Haryana, and a tribunal would be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The agreement also provided for compensation to and better treatment of those affected by the militancy in Punjab and the withdrawal of the application of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Punjab. |