Chandigarh: A political firestorm has erupted as the central government has proposed bringing the Union Territory of Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, a move that would grant the President regulatory powers over the city. Currently, Chandigarh is administered by the Governor of Punjab and serves as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. Following an outrage over the same, Home Ministry on Sunday stated that the proposal only to simplify the Central Government’s law-making process for the Union Territory of Chandigarh is still under consideration with the Central Government.

“No final decision has been taken on this proposal. The proposal in no way seeks to alter Chandigarh’s governance or administrative structure, nor does it aim to change the traditional arrangements

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