Political parties in Punjab have raised concerns about a proposal by the Union government to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, which would allow the appointment of a lieutenant governor and give the president powers to issue regulations for the Union Territory, The Indian Express reported.

The 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025, listed for introduction in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, seeks to align Chandigarh with Union Territories that do not have legislatures, such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Puducherry when its Assembly is dissolved or suspended.

At present, the Punjab governor also serves as the administrator of Chandigarh.

However, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sund

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