PHAGWARA: The Centre’s proposal to place the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution—which authorises the President to frame regulations and legislate directly for Union Territories—has sparked a major political storm in Punjab. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, is slated to be introduced in the Winter Session of Parliament starting December 1, as per notifications issued by both Houses.