Chandigarh Cannot Go To Punjab: Haryana Assembly Passes Resolution

The Union Territory of Chandigarh is the common capital of Punjab and Haryana. Last week, Aam Aadmi Party ruled Punjab summoned a special session and passed a resolution, seeking immediate transfer of the Union Territory of Chandigarh to the state.

The Haryana Assembly unanimously passed a resolution today against a Punjab Assembly resolution, staking claim over the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The Punjab resolution was the fallout of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent announcement that the Central Service Rules will apply to the employees of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

The Union Territory of Chandigarh is the common capital of Punjab and Haryana. Last week, Aam Aadmi Party ruled Punjab summoned a special session and passed a resolution, seeking immediate transfer of the Union Territory of Chandigarh to the state.

"This House notes with concern the resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly of Punjab on 1 April, 2022 recommending that the matter for transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab be taken up with the Central government... This is not acceptable to the people of Haryana," read the resolution of Haryana assembly, passed unanimously during a special session.

While moving the resolution, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar raised the SYL canal issue and transfer of Hindi-speaking areas to the state. He also raised the issue of Bhakra Beas Management Board.