The clarification comes after a political row erupted over the Centre’s proposal to include the union territory of Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution “in alignment with other Union Territories without legislatures” such as Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The changes will affect everyday employment basics such as wages, leave policy, working hours, and workplace security. The fresh framework applies to just about everyone, including those working full-time or on contract or in sector-specific roles like in the media.

Wing Commander Syal, a former student of Sainik School Sujanpur Tira, was commissioned into the IAF in December 2009. He had been serving at the Sulur Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu when his squadron received the call-up to head for the air show.