Union Territory governance
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.
Sonam Wangchuk's Detention: Wife Refutes Government Allegations and Reveals Years of Harassment Following Ladakh Statehood Advocacy
Sep 29, 2025 09:13 am CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained activist Sonam Wangchuk, denies all allegations made against her husband by the government. She reveals systematic harassment since he began advocating for Ladakh's statehood and Sixth Schedule status, including Intelligence Bureau threats and FCRA license revocation. Angmo clarifies misconceptions about Wangchuk's international climate change work and denies his involvement in inciting violence during recent protests that led to his arrest under the National Security Act.