According to the MHA notification, IAS officers’ strength in Chandigarh has increased from 9 to 11. Now, the UT will have a separate post of Secretary, Urban Planning/Smart City and Commissioner Excise.Punjab Congress President and MP from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, took to X: “This move is a clear attempt to undermine Punjab’s rightful claim over Chandigarh and raises serious concerns about the officer’s affiliation with the Punjab cadre. Taking such a decision without consulting Punjab is unacceptable & reflects a disregard for the state’s interests. This deliberate action appears to weaken Punjab’s authority.”Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal warned the Centre against the decision, claiming it was made with “active collusion” of the AAP government of Bhagwant Mann. He said: “Chief Minister Mann had formally acknowledged Haryana’s right over Chandigarh by agreeing to set up the Haryana Legislative Assembly here. He had the same anti-Punjab stand on Punjab University and the PGI.”
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