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- Centre Backtracks On Altering Chandigarh’s Standing: No Invoice To Be Tabled In This Parliament Session; Govt Says, ‘Ties With Punjab & Haryana To Stay Unaffected’
Dilbagh Danish (Chandigarh)6 hours in the past
The central authorities has at present denied any transfer to alter Chandigarh’s standing. The Ministry of Dwelling Affairs has stated that no closing choice has been taken on this proposal but, neither is there any plan to introduce a associated invoice within the upcoming Winter Session. The ministry acknowledged {that a} invoice might be introduced solely after ample deliberation.
Earlier, stories advised that the central authorities may introduce a invoice within the Winter Session from December 1 to 19 to shift Chandigarh from Article 239 to Article 240 of the Structure.
This might make Chandigarh a full-fledged Union Territory, transferring administrative powers utterly to the President and the Central Authorities. Punjab leaders feared this may finish their conventional management over Chandigarh. The Punjab authorities, Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal strongly opposed this.
What the Central govt stated
No closing choice but:
The proposal to simplify the method of lawmaking for the Union Territory of Chandigarh by the Central Authorities is at present into consideration. No closing choice has been taken. The proposal doesn’t intend to alter the governance or administrative construction of Chandigarh, nor does it search to change the standard relationship between Chandigarh and Punjab or Haryana.
No intention to convey the invoice in Winter Session:
An acceptable choice might be made solely after in depth dialogue with all stakeholders, protecting Chandigarh’s pursuits in thoughts. There isn’t a want for concern. The federal government doesn’t intend to introduce any such invoice within the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.
Assertion issued by the Union Dwelling Ministry on social media.
SAD calls core committee assembly
Amid the controversy over Chandigarh’s standing, the Shiromani Akali Dal has known as a Core Committee assembly. Daljit Singh Cheema stated the assembly might be held on November 24, 2025, on the get together headquarters.
The get together will plan the subsequent part of agitation and maintain consultations with authorized specialists. ‘We are going to launch a serious protest towards this,’ he stated.
2 key details about Chandigarh
Basis laid by Nehru in 1952: In October 1952, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru laid the muse of Chandigarh. On October 7, 1953, President Rajendra Prasad inaugurated it. Earlier than 1956, the capitals had been Patiala for PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) and Chandigarh for East Punjab.
Had a Legislative Meeting from 1956 to 1966: On November 1, 1956, each states had been merged to type Punjab, with Chandigarh as its capital. Chandigarh had a Legislative Meeting from 1956 to 1966. In 1966, Haryana was created. This triggered the dispute over Chandigarh between the 2 states, and underneath Part 4 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, Chandigarh was declared a Union Territory. Since then, a number of commissions have been fashioned, however no decision has been achieved.
Previous image of Union Territory Chandigarh.
70-year-long dispute; unresolved by 5 commissions
The dispute over Chandigarh is almost 70 years previous. It started in 1966 when Haryana was carved out of the previous East Punjab. Between 1966 and 1986, six commissions had been fashioned, however none might resolve the problem.
Since 1986, no motion had been taken till the latest proposal for an modification revived the problem once more underneath the BJP authorities.
What every fee did
- 1966 – Shah fee: Tasked with dividing Punjab to create Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Really helpful giving Chandigarh to Haryana as a result of 71.03% residents recognized as Hindi-speaking. This led to protests in Punjab. Chandigarh was then declared the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.
- January 19, 1970 – Award: Mentioned Chandigarh would go to Punjab, and in alternate, 105 Hindi-speaking villages would go to Haryana. This was by no means applied.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laying the muse of Chandigarh in 1952.
- July 24, 1985 – Rajiv Gandhi–Longowal Accord: Proposed Chandigarh going to Punjab and Hindi-speaking areas of Punjab going to Haryana. Nonetheless, villagers close to Sri Muktsar Sahib spoke Punjabi, so the deal collapsed.
- August 20, 1985 – Matthew Fee: Really helpful giving 83 Hindi-speaking villages, together with Abohar and Fazilka, to Haryana, and Chandigarh to Punjab.
- 1986 – Weekant Rammayya Fee: Steered giving 70,000–45,000 acres of land to Haryana as compensation for Chandigarh and that the Centre ought to fund the development of a brand new capital for Haryana. Disputes arose over land identification.
- Desai Fee: Fashioned on June 20 to finalize land for Haryana. Haryana demanded 141 villages close to Panchkula and Ghaggar river. The matter once more stalled.
Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sant Harchand Singh Longowal throughout the settlement over Chandigarh’s declare.
What opposition leaders stated
Kejriwal: ‘Chandigarh was, is, and can stay Punjab’s’
Arvind Kejriwal stated the BJP authorities needs to amend the Structure to finish Punjab’s declare over Chandigarh, calling it an assault on Punjab’s identification and constitutional rights. He alleged that the Centre is breaking federal construction and snatching Punjabis’ rights. He known as it “a blow to Punjab’s soul,” saying Punjab has by no means bowed earlier than dictatorship. “Chandigarh was, is, and can stay Punjab’s,” he stated.
BJP chief Jakhar; Punjab comes first for us
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar stated Chandigarh is an integral a part of Punjab and the BJP stands firmly with Punjab’s pursuits, whether or not it’s Chandigarh or Punjab’s water. He stated the confusion over Chandigarh’s standing might be resolved by talks with the Centre. ‘As a Punjabi, I guarantee you that for us, Punjab comes first,’ he stated.
What was the PEPSU area?
PEPSU stands for Patiala and East Punjab States Union. It was a former state of India fashioned in 1948 by merging eight princely states as a part of the post-Independence integration course of. Its goal was to create a extra viable administrative unit.
Princely states included:
Patiala, Jind, Nabha, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Malerkotla, Kalka, Nalagarh.The capital was Patiala. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the state of Punjab, and Chandigarh turned the capital.
