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Chandigarh

From Le Corbusier's planned capital for Partitioned Punjab to a Union Territory shared by two states: the decisions, disputes and landmarks that shaped Chandigarh.

Capital: Chandigarh
Union Territory: 1 Nov 1966
Districts: 1
Lok Sabha seats: 1
Legislature: None
Head: Administrator

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Chandigarh, 1947 to today

Every landmark, law and dispute. Until 1966 titles show the Punjab government; since then Chandigarh is run by the Centre, so titles show the central government of the day (Centre (…)).

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