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India's proposed bill to appoint a Lieutenant Governor in Chandigarh sparks backlash from Punjab's leaders, who say it undermines federalism and Punjab's claim to the city.
The Indian government has proposed the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, to bring Chandigarh under Article 240, which would allow the President to appoint a Lieutenant Governor, aligning its administration with other Union Territories lacking legislatures.
The bill, set for introduction during Parliament’s Winter Session starting December 1, 2025, has drawn strong opposition from Punjab’s major political parties, including the AAP, Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal, who argue it undermines Punjab’s historical and legal claim to Chandigarh as its capital and threatens federalism.
Punjab leaders, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, have condemned the move as a betrayal of past promises and a step toward centralizing control over the shared capital city.
El proyecto de ley propuesto por la India para nombrar un Teniente Gobernador en Chandigarh provoca una reacción violenta de los líderes de Punjab, que dicen que socava el federalismo y el reclamo de Punjab a la ciudad.