Event: Daudpur Conference, Ropar Date: December 19, 2025 Speaker: Ajaypal Singh Brar (Misl Satluj) In this significant discourse delivered at Village Daudpur (Ropar), Ajaypal Singh Brar of Misl Satluj addresses the critical issue of Punjab’s deepening water crisis.
Brar argues that the root of Punjab’s existential struggle lies in the loss of political sovereignty in 1849. He outlines how this historical turning point enabled the systemic extraction of the region’s natural resources by central and colonial authorities.
Key points covered in this speech:
- Historical Context: How the events of 1849 stripped Punjab of control over its own resources.
- Policy & Exploitation: An analysis of the Indus Waters Treaty and its long-term impact on the state.
- Current Crisis: A look at recent “artificial” flooding events and environmental mismanagement.
- The Way Forward: A call for a unified struggle to regain fundamental autonomy and riparian rights.
- Watch the full speech to understand the historical and political dynamics behind the exploitation of Punjab’s river waters.
