US EditionConstitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 Row: Chandigarh’s Unique Status, and Why Punjab Opposes Proposed Change, in 3 Points
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to bring Chandigarh under presidential regulation and allow appointment of an independent Administrator, challenging Punjab's joint capital status.
- On December 1 the Union Government will introduce The Constitution Bill, 2025 to include Chandigarh, Union Territory, under Article 240 of the Constitution.
- Punjab argues bringing Chandigarh under Article 240 would enable an independent Administrator or Lieutenant Governor, threatening the Punjab Governor's additional charge as Administrator of Chandigarh.
- Punjab parties say Aam Aadmi Party , Congress , and Shiromani Akali Dal denounce the proposal, with Arvind Kejriwal and Sukhbir Singh Badal warning of serious repercussions.
- On November 23 the Ministry of Home Affairs said the proposal is under consideration and that no Bill to alter Chandigarh's status will be introduced in Parliament's winter session next month.
- If enacted, the amendment would shift Chandigarh from Punjab Governor control under Article 240, prompting Punjab parties to warn of legal, parliamentary and public challenges.
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Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 row: Chandigarh’s unique status, and why Punjab opposes proposed change, in 3 points
Constitution 131st amendment bill explained: How will Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 alter the status of Chandigarh? Why is it the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana? Why does Punjab stake sole claim to it? We explain.
"No major shift going to take place:" BJP leader RP Singh on Centre's proposed Constitution amendment on Chandigarh
BJP leader RP Singh addressed the Opposition's allegations regarding the Centre's proposed 131st Amendment, which they claim would weaken Punjab's influence over the Union Territory of Chandigarh. He stated that there will be a major shift in Chandigarh's status.
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Sunil Jakhar Says “Punjab Comes First” in Chandigarh Row, Urges Talks With Centre
Punjab BJP Chief Pushes for Clarity as State–Centre Tension Rises Over Chandigarh’s Status Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has stepped into the growing controversy over the Centre’s reported plan to change Chandigarh’s administrative setup. Reassuring the people of Punjab, he said “Punjab comes first”, and stressed that Chandigarh is an inseparable part of the state. Jakhar also urged the Central Government to clear the confusion surrounding t…
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