Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 8-
The AAP Punjab strongly opposed the central government’s decision to appoint a CS in Chandigarh in place of an Advisor. The party stated that this decision once again exposes the anti-Punjab attitude of the central government. It is an attempt to weaken Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh.
During a press conference at the Chandigarh party office on Wednesday, senior AAP leader and
spokesperson Neel Garg said that the appointment of a Chief Secretary is meant for a state. Chandigarh is
not a state, nor does it have a Chief Minister. Then why was there a need for the appointment of a Chief
Secretary? He said that the people of Punjab will never tolerate this decision. The central government should
reconsider and withdraw the decision.
The AAP spokesperson said that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab. It was clearly stated during the division of
Punjab and Haryana in 1966 that until Haryana builds its new capital, Chandigarh will remain a Union
Territory, after which it will be handed over to Punjab. In 1970, 10 crore was also given to Haryana to build its
capital.