'Tough' stance on Kishau Dam project laid ground for victory in BBMB dues case: Himachal CM

Shimla Hailing the Supreme Court verdict in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) arrears case, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday (November 7, 2026) said that the decision came in the State's favour on account of the "tough" stance his government took during discussions on the Kishau Dam project. Mr.

Sukhu said that during meetings with the Union Power Minister and officials, he had consistently raised the issue of dues arising from BBMB projects and made it clear that the rights of Himachal Pradesh in the matter must be resolved before any further progress was made on the Kishau Dam project. He said the State asserted that it would not share the cost of the 440-MW Kishau Dam project, and the Haryana government assured that it would file an affidavit in the Supreme Court in favour of Himachal Pradesh for the release of arrears of its power share from BBMB projects.