Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Punjab CM Mann Pushes for Chandigarh Transfer, Panjab University Rights at Zonal Council Meet
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, asked the central government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab and protect Panjab University's rights.
He also discussed water-sharing issues and opposed some central government proposals at a meeting of the Northern Zonal Council.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reiterated state's claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University, and river waters at the 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting.
He advocated for a genuine federal structure, citing centralization of authority over the past 75 years.
Mann pleaded for Chandigarh's transfer to Punjab, citing the Rajiv-Longowal Accord of 1985.
He raised concerns about the Centre's interference in Panjab University's governance and key positions in Chandigarh administration.
Mann opposed proposals to appoint a whole-time member from Rajasthan to Bhakra Beas Management Board and raise Full Reservoir Levels of Bhakra and Pong dams.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Reiterated state's claims and raised issues at the 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting
- When
- Monday
- Where
- The 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting
- Why
- To push for state's rights and address water-sharing issues
Punjab's Stance
Central Government's Stance
Chandigarh Transfer
Punjab's Stance
Punjab should be handed over Chandigarh as per the Rajiv-Longowal Accord
Central Government's Stance
No mention of transfer in the articles
Panjab University Governance
Punjab's Stance
Opposes Centre's interference in Panjab University's governance
Central Government's Stance
No opposing view mentioned in the articles
Bhakra Beas Management Board
Punjab's Stance
Opposes appointment of whole-time member from Rajasthan
Central Government's Stance
No opposing view mentioned in the articles
- Meeting
- 32nd Northern Zonal Council
- Date
- Monday
- Punjab's Claim
- Chandigarh, Panjab University, and river waters
- Accord Cited
- Rajiv-Longowal Accord of 1985
- Issues Raised
- Water-sharing, Panjab University governance, key positions in Chandigarh administration
- Opposed Proposals
- Appointment of whole-time member from Rajasthan to BBMB, raising FRL of Bhakra and Pong dams