Sukhu reiterates Himachal’s claim to Chandigarh share, seeks Governor’s intervention
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is seeking a 7.19% share in Chandigarh's assets and resources, citing the Punjab Reorganisation Act. He also requested intervention regarding long-pending power dues and the return of the Shanan Hydroelectric Project.
Why it matters
Inter-state resource disputes are significant for regional economic development and highlight the complexities of post-reorganization administrative boundaries.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday (June 26, 2026) urged Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to help resolve issues concerning the hill State’s rights, reiterating Himachal Pradesh’s claim to a 7.19% share in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
The article outlines the Chief Minister's claims and legal justifications without taking a side in the inter-state dispute.
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