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Unlike the states, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the Union Government (Central Government), hence the name "union territory". This union territory serves as a capital city for two Indian states.
What is Chandigarh?
Chandigarh was one of the early planned cities in the post-independence India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. In 2015, an article published by BBC named Chandigarh as one of the perfect cities of the world in terms of architecture, cultural growth and modernization.