Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar publicly broke with the Centre’s position by declaring that Chandigarh is an “integral part of Punjab,” and assured that the “confusion” over the proposed constitutional amendment would be resolved through talks, amidst fierce political opposition to the Union government’s plan to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 to bring Chandigarh under the President’s direct regulatory control (Article 240).
| Entity | Position on Chandigarh Move | Key Statement/Action |
| Sunil Jakhar (Punjab BJP Chief) | Opposed to Centre’s Implied Position | Assured that the “confusion” will be resolved and stated, “As a Punjabi myself, I assure you that for us, Punjab always comes first.” |
| Centre’s Plan | Proposes Direct Presidential Control | Plans to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Winter Session, adding Chandigarh to the list of UTs regulated directly by the President via Article 240. |
| Bhagwant Mann (Punjab CM) | Strongly Opposed | Accused the Centre of “conspiring to snatch” Punjab’s capital, stating, “only Punjab has the right over it.” |
| Amarinder Singh Raja Warring (Punjab Congress Chief) | Strongly Opposed | Called the move “totally uncalled for” and warned of “serious repercussions,” demanding clarity from BJP leaders. |
| Sukhbir Singh Badal (Akali Dal Chief) | Strongly Opposed | Vowed to fight the “anti-Punjab Bill” and “blatant attack on federal structure” on “every front,” asserting Punjab’s right over Chandigarh is non-negotiable. |
