On November 15, 2024, a delegation from Punjab’s ruling AAP party strongly criticized the Centre’s reported move to allocate 10 acres of land in Chandigarh to Haryana for the construction of its Assembly building. The AAP delegation, led by senior leaders, met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and expressed their firm stance that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab, and no land should be given to Haryana for such purposes.

The move has sparked criticism from both the AAP and Opposition parties in Punjab, who argue that the land should remain under the jurisdiction of Punjab. They emphasized the importance of preserving the territorial integrity of Chandigarh as the capital of Punjab. The political controversy is heating up as discussions on the land allotment continue to unfold.