Chandigarh Under Article 240? Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Vows To Oppose Centre's Chandigarh Push

This special report covers the political controversy over the Central Government's proposal to bring the Union Territory of Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. The issue has drawn strong opposition from Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accusing the NDA government of attempting to undermine Punjab's claim to the city. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted, 'Chandigarh was, is and will remain, always remain, part of Punjab'. The report explains that including Chandigarh under Article 240 would grant the President of India the power to govern the territory through a Lieutenant Governor, who would also be the Administrator. This could curtail the authority of the Punjab and Haryana governments over their shared capital, making the Centre the ultimate custodian of Chandigarh.