Chandigarh, Jan. 9 -- Incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) decried the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) Tuesday notification to abolish the post of the UT adviser, replacing it with 'chief secretary'.
AAP-Punjab spokesperson Neel Garg said this decision exposes the 'anti-Punjab' attitude of the central government.
"It is an attempt to weaken Punjab's claim over Chandigarh. The appointment of a chief secretary is meant for a state. Chandigarh is not a state, nor does it have a chief minister. Then why was there a need for the appointment of a chief secretary? The people of Punjab will never tolerate this decision. The central government should reconsider and withdraw the decision," Garg said during ...
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