A political storm has erupted in Punjab following the central government's proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. The move has sparked strong reactions across the state, with several political parties expressing concern and calling it a potential change to Chandigarh's administrative status and Punjab's long-standing claim to the Union Territory.

According to a Parliament bulletin, the Centre plans to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 in the upcoming Winter Session starting December 1. This constitutional maneuver will empower the President to make regulations for Chandigarh directly, effectively stripping Punjab of its administrative connection to its own capital.

What's At Stake: Understanding Article 240

Article 240 of the Constitutio

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