Chandigarh Article 240: No Bill Introduced This Winter Session

The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill will not be introduced in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, emphasizing that it aims to streamline the law-making process for Chandigarh without altering its governance structure. The Bill seeks to place Chandigarh under Article 240, which allows the president to legislate for certain Union territories, but is still under consideration. AAP MP Vikramjit Singh has raised concerns about the amendment, citing historical claims by Punjab over Chandigarh. The administration of Chandigarh has shifted over the years, with ongoing tensions regarding its governance between Punjab and the central government.

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