Stop land transfer to Hry: SAD faction

Shimla: Punjab’s political tensions over Chandigarh’s status have deepened as the SAD Sudhar Lehar requested governor Gulab Chand Kataria to intervene in the central govt’s decision to allocate land to Haryana for a new vidhan sabha. The move, critics warn, could exacerbate historical disputes and strain Punjab-Haryana relations further. The delegation led by Gurpartap Singh Wadala that met Kataria on Friday carried a memorandum that condemned the Centre’s decision of land allocation to Haryana as harmful potentially to Punjab’s interests and its people’s sentiments. “The Centre’s allowing Haryana environmental clearance to exchange 12 acres for 10 in Chandigarh for a separate assembly is a controversial decision that could reignite long-standing regional tensions,” the document reads, referencing the violent political unrest in Punjab during the 1980s.

Issue of Chandigarh land for new Haryana assembly unites Punjab parties

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has requested Prime Minister Modi's intervention in halting the allocation of land in Chandigarh for a new Haryana assembly building. Jakhar argues that granting this land undermines the recent progress made in strengthening ties between the BJP and Punjab.

Air quality 'poor' in large parts of Punjab, Haryana; Chandigarh 'very poor'

Air quality in Punjab and Haryana dipped to 'poor' levels on Saturday, with Chandigarh experiencing 'very poor' air quality. The Central Pollution Control Board reported high Air Quality Index (AQI) readings across both states, exceeding 300 in some areas.

Chandigarh can only belong to Punjab if the Hindi-speaking areas are given to Haryana besides SYL water: Anil Vij

Haryana Minister Anil Vij countered Punjab's claim on Chandigarh, stating that it belongs equally to Haryana. He dismissed former CM Hooda's criticism of the election results as an inability to accept defeat. Vij also condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks about PM Modi's understanding of the Constitution, highlighting Indira Gandhi's actions during the Emergency as a violation of constitutional rights.

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