The Centre’s proposal to include Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution has triggered protests across party lines in Punjab. The state views the move as “snatching” away its capital — created after Partition when Lahore, its earlier capital, went to Pakistan.

Amid the backlash, the Union Home Ministry on Sunday clarified that a final decision had not been taken and a Bill on this would not be introduced in the Winter Session. “The proposal only to simplify the Central Government’s law-making process for the Union Territory of Chandigarh is still under consideration with the Central Government. No final decision has been taken on this proposal. The proposal in no way seeks to alter Chandigarh’s governance or administrative structure, nor does it aim to change the t

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