The central government has proposed to include the Union territory of Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution, which empowers the president to make regulations for the UT and legislate directly. The move has triggered sharp political backlash across Punjab from the AAP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, who accused the Union government of attempting to dilute Punjab’s long-standing claim over the city.

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, listed for introduction in the Winter Session of Parliament beginning December 1, seeks to empower the president to make regulations for Chandigarh and potentially appoint an independent administrator.

According to Parliament bulletins, the Bill aims to align Chandigarh with other Union territories without legislatures, s

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