AAP Opposes Haryana's New Assembly Building Plan in Chandigarh

Historical Context Fuels Opposition

In a strongly-worded statement delivered during Wednesday's press conference, former minister and AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan challenged the decision to construct Haryana's Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh. She reminded officials that when Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966, there was a clear understanding that Chandigarh would eventually be transferred to Punjab once Haryana established its own capital.

Alternative Site Proposal Raises Questions

The controversy deepened with questions about why the assembly isn't being constructed on the 12 acres of land Haryana has offered to the Chandigarh administration in Panchkula. "Chandigarh was built on land from 22 Punjab villages. It rightfully belongs to Punjab," Maan emphasized, highlighting the historical connection.

Modern Precedents Support AAP's Stance

Drawing parallels with recent state reorganizations, Maan referenced the Andhra Pradesh-Telangana split of 2014. She pointed out how the central government swiftly resolved the capital city issue, allocating Rs 15,000 crore in this year's budget for Andhra Pradesh's new capital, Amaravati, with promises of Rs 50,000 crore more in coming years.

Political Accountability Demanded

The AAP leader didn't spare either major national party, accusing both BJP and Congress of deliberately prolonging the issue. She specifically highlighted the period from 2014 to 2017 when BJP controlled all three administrations - Punjab, Haryana, and the Centre - yet failed to address the matter. "This appears to be a calculated move to establish Haryana's permanent claim over Chandigarh, and we will oppose it on every platform," Maan declared.