Punjab capital dispute
Union Home Ministry Clarifies No Final Decision on Chandigarh Status Amid Political Controversy
Nov 23, 2025 05:09 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has issued a clarification stating no final decision has been made regarding Chandigarh's status under Article 240 of the Constitution, following widespread political opposition from Punjab parties. The proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 had triggered concerns about changing the Union Territory's governance structure, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other political leaders strongly opposing any move to alter Chandigarh's relationship with Punjab.
Centre's Move to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240 Sparks Political Uproar in Punjab
Nov 23, 2025 02:28 pm CST
The Indian government's proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 has ignited fierce opposition from Punjab's political leadership across party lines. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and opposition leaders have united against what they describe as an attempt to weaken Punjab's claim over its capital, highlighting the historical tensions surrounding Chandigarh's status as a shared capital between Punjab and Haryana.