Partap Singh Bajwa, senior Congress leader and leader of Opposition in Punjab, writes to Prime Minister, calling on him to acknowledge Punjab’s “rightful” claim over Chandigarh and fulfill longstanding promises made to the state.

Punjab's ruling AAP and opposition parties on Thursday criticised the Centre's reported move to clear the allotment of 10 acres of land in Chandigarh to Haryana for the construction of its assembly building.

Punjab's political parties, including the BJP's state unit, have united in opposition to the allocation of land in Chandigarh for a new Haryana assembly building. Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar urged Prime Minister Modi to reconsider,

The recent allocation of Chandigarh land to Haryana has stirred strong opposition among Punjab leaders, who argue that the move undermines Punjab's long-held claim over Chandigarh as its capital.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami said this approach of Centre is “disrespectful” to Punjab and Punjabis