What were the main provisions of the Punjab accord? In what way
can they be the basis for further tensions between the Punjab and its
neighbouring States?
Answers
Explanation:
The main provisions of the Punjab Accord were as given below :
(i) Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab.
(ii) A separate commission would be appointed to resolve the border dispute between Punjab and Haryana.
(iii) A tribunal would be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
(iv) Compensation would be provided to and better treatment of those affected by the militancy in Punjab.
(v) It was also agreed that the application of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Punjab would be withdrawn.
The provisions of the Punjab Accord can be the basis for further tensions between the Punjab and the neighboring States of Haryana and Rajasthan because the main disputes regarding Chandigarh and Ravi-Beas water were not decided by the accord. These were deferred and were to be decided by the commission or tribunal to be appointment later. That is why the question of Chandigarh has yet not been decided.
Answer:
The provisions were as follows:
A) The city of Chandigarh to be transferred to Punjab
B) A commission be set up in order to solve the border conflict between Punjab and Haryana
C) The withdrawal of the Armed forces Special Powers Act from Punjab
D) A tribunal be introduced to decide water resource sharing from Ravi-Beas River sharing between Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
It furthered the tension between Punjab and its neighbouring States since the primary dispute of Chandigarh and Ravi-Beas water sharing were not settled.