Haryana slams Punjab's resolution seeking claim on Chandigarh; calls AAP 'baccha party'

Panchkula (Haryana), April 2: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday slammed the Punjab Assembly resolution seeking claim on Chandigarh and called the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab a "baccha party" (a party of kids), adding that the latter doesn't have complete knowledge of issues. The Haryana Minister's remarks came a day after the Punjab Assembly on Friday passed a resolution reiterating the state's claim on Chandigarh, the capital it shares jointly with Haryana. The resolution, which was moved by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, was passed by the House by a voice vote in the absence of the two BJP legislators, who had staged a walkout. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Vij said, "Punjab Government is a 'baccha party'. They don't have complete knowledge of issues. Chandigarh isn't the only issue. Many other issues are linked to it. Satluj Yamuna Link Canal, Hindi speaking areas issues... They said nothing on it. Only a single decision can be taken, whenever it happens." Also Read | 'Gangster' killed in Punjab's Moga, another injured On Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann moved a resolution in the assembly seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to the state. The resolution has been moved against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's call to put Chandigarh under central service rule. CM Mann while reading the resolution stated that this decision is a direct attack on the right of Punjab on Chandigarh. Bhagwant Mann read the resolution at a one-day special assembly session in Chandigarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on March 27 that the service conditions of Chandigarh government employees will now be aligned with those of the Central Civil Services. Employees are anticipated to massively benefit from the Home Minister's decision. Also Read | Petrol, Diesel Prices Up 80 Paise, 10th hike in 12 days -PTC News