'Will always be part of Punjab': Row over plan to bring Chandigarh under Article 240
The central government's move to bring Chandigarh under Article 240, similar to other Union Territories, has ignited strong opposition in Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vehemently protested, asserting Punjab's sole right over the city. This amendment, potentially delinking Chandigarh from Punjab's administration, is viewed as a significant political development, sparking renewed tensions.
The central government's move to bring Chandigarh under Article 240, similar to other Union Territories, has ignited strong opposition in Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann vehemently protested, asserting Punjab's sole right over the city. This amendment, potentially delinking Chandigarh from Punjab's administration, is viewed as a significant political development, sparking renewed tensions.
