A major political storm has erupted over the Centre’s proposal to alter Chandigarh’s governance structure, prompting a sharp backlash from Punjab’s political parties. While a Parliament bulletin listed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, for the upcoming Winter Session beginning December 1, 2025, the Union Home Ministry has now clarified that "no final decision has been taken" and no such Bill will be introduced without stakeholder consultations.

What triggered the controversy?

The row began after a Lok Sabha–Rajya Sabha bulletin said the Centre intended to bring the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, which would place Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. This provision empowers the President to directly make regulations for Union Territories without legis

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