Chandigarh, January 8: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has expressed strong disapproval. He condemned the decision to redesignate the UT Adviser’s post to Chief Secretary. He termed it as trampling of Punjab’s right over Chandigarh.

this move clearly disregards the sensitive issue of Chandigarh’s status

The Speaker said that this move clearly disregards the sensitive issue of Chandigarh’s status. This status has been a long-standing point of contention between Punjab and the Union government. S. Sandhwan emphasized that the redesignation is not only an administrative anomaly. It is also an attempt to undermine Punjab’s legitimate claims over Chandigarh.

this decision and respect the rights of the people of Punjab,” Speaker Sandhwan

“We urge the central government to reconsider this decision and respect the rights of the people of Punjab,” Sandhwan added.

Citizens also view it as a deliberate attempt to erode the state’s authority.

This development has sparked widespread concern among Punjab’s leaders. Citizens also view it as a deliberate attempt to erode the state’s authority. The Punjab government has consistently maintained that Chandigarh is an integral part of the state. They assert that any decision regarding its administration should be taken in consultation with the state government.