Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi sparks row with ‘bhaiya’ taunt; a look at who they are and past controversies
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi sparks row with ‘bhaiya’ taunt; a look at who they are and past controversies

Firstpost  

The Punjab chief minister called for a boycott of ‘people from UP and Bihar’ as Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra watched on. His remarks have prompted a sharp response from rivals AAP Charanjit Singh Channi stoked a row on Wednesday, days before the state of Punjab goes to polls — 20 February — when he called upon Punjabis to “unite” and not let ‘bhaiyas from UP, Bihar and Delhi’ enter the state. Addressing a roadshow in Rupnagar, along with Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said, “Priyanka Gandhi is the daughter-in-law of Punjab. According to the 2011 census, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are responsible for the most migrants with 20.9 million people migrating outside the state from the two states.

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5 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh Diary | Booming dynastic politics in Haryana

New Indian Express  

The dynastic politics in the state is not just confined to the Lals and the Hoodas, several BJP and Congress leaders are also eyeing the upcoming assembly polls to launch their children. Bhiwani-Mahendragarh MP Dharambir Singh, former MP from Sonepat Ramesh Kaushik and former minister Rambilas Sharma are also nursing political aspirations for their sons. Additional DGP Naunihal Singh and …

Interview | Punjab will vote on our performance, BJP’s polarisation card won’t work: Bhagwant Mann
8 months ago

Interview | Punjab will vote on our performance, BJP’s polarisation card won’t work: Bhagwant Mann

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal since March 21 has thrust Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, 50, into a challenging task in the run-up to the general elections. As one of the key faces in the opposition INDIA bloc, he is pivoting the AAP’s sweepstakes on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, …

Watch video: Priyanka Gandhi tries hands on charkha during visit to poll-bound Chhattisgarh
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch video: Priyanka Gandhi tries hands on charkha during visit to poll-bound Chhattisgarh

India TV News  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday tried her hands on a charkha at 'Panchayat Raj Mahasammelan' in Chhattisgarh's Kanker region. Making an election pitch in the state during a public address in Kanker, Priyanka Gandhi said, "I announce that if Congress repeats government in Chhattisgarh, then like Bihar, we will also hold caste census in the state." My father …

Jalandhar bypoll: Ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi addresses 13 rallies; calls state govt ‘anti-Dalit’
1 year, 7 months ago

Jalandhar bypoll: Ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi addresses 13 rallies; calls state govt ‘anti-Dalit’

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi addressed 13 rallies in Jalandhar Cantonment, central and north assembly segments on Sunday. Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi during a rally on Sunday. Accompanied by party candidate Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary and party’s state president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Channi reiterated alleged anti-Dalit stance of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in their past one-year …

'Not maintaining sanctity of post': AAP govt slams Punjab guv over border districts' tour
1 year, 10 months ago

'Not maintaining sanctity of post': AAP govt slams Punjab guv over border districts' tour

India Today  

The confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party-led government and Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit doesn’t seem to give any sign of mellowing down. Purohit, in his nearly 17-month-long tenure as Punjab governor, has made as many as five visits to the state's border districts. "My biggest worry is that the use of drugs is not limited to the adults but that …

Punjab govt will run from Delhi: Parkash Badal on AAP's nominees for Rajya Sabha polls
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab govt will run from Delhi: Parkash Badal on AAP's nominees for Rajya Sabha polls

India Today  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced five nominees for the upcoming Rajya Sabha vacancies in Punjab. Parkash Singh Badal also tried to link the Satluj Yamuna Link Canal controversy with the Rajya Sabha nominations, saying they first nominated “outsiders” and in future will claim Punjab's water. Another SAD MLA Manpreet S Ayali also said that AAP has cheated Punjabis …

Why Nitish Kumar resisted using Charanjit Channi's remarks politically
2 years, 10 months ago

Why Nitish Kumar resisted using Charanjit Channi's remarks politically

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, while campaigning for the state assembly election with Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra on February 15, had remarked: “Priyanka Gandhi is Punjab’s daughter-in-law; she is the bahu of Punjabis. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi de bhaiya cannot come here and rule.” The comment raised eyebrows, and invited a rebuttal from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a …

‘I am the Change’: Channi Makes ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’ Pitch from Booth to Booth on Polling Day in Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

‘I am the Change’: Channi Makes ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’ Pitch from Booth to Booth on Polling Day in Punjab

News 18  

As Punjab voted today in all 117 assembly constituencies, News18 spoke with incumbent chief minister and Congress’ CM face Charanjit Singh Channi as he was going through a story in the newspaper that mentioned Dera Sacha Sauda’s support to the BJP and Akalis. He told News18, “I am used to everyone targeting me whether it’s the BJP or the Kejriwal.” …

Channi's 'Bhaiye' remark: Being Bihari Babu, it hasn't just upset me but hurt many, says Shatrughan Sinha
2 years, 10 months ago

Channi's 'Bhaiye' remark: Being Bihari Babu, it hasn't just upset me but hurt many, says Shatrughan Sinha

India TV News  

Highlights "It hasn't just upset me but hurt many," said Shatrughan Sinha on Channi's bhaiye remark Will not let 'UP, Bihar, Delhi de bhaiye', who have come here to rule, enter state, Channi had said "Public figures must watch their choice of words & language," Shatrughan Sinha said Taking exception to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's 'Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, …

Punjab to witness a high-stakes multi-cornered battle on February 20, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab to witness a high-stakes multi-cornered battle on February 20, 2022

The Hindu  

After weeks of intense campaigning, voting to all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab will take place in a single phase on Sunday, along with 59 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the third of the seven phases of polling in the latter State. In the high-stakes battle for Punjab, the ruling Congress is trying hard to defend its turf; the Aam …

Amit Shah Assures CM Channi of Probe Into AAP's 'SFJ Links', Kejriwal Calls Self 'World's Sweetest Terrorist'
2 years, 10 months ago

Amit Shah Assures CM Channi of Probe Into AAP's 'SFJ Links', Kejriwal Calls Self 'World's Sweetest Terrorist'

News 18  

In a major setback to Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party days ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, Union home minister Amit Shah has acceded the request of chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi to probe the alleged connection between proscribed terror outfit ‘Sikhs For Justice’ with the AAP. Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said “winds of change are sweeping” Punjab …

Manish Tewari laments ‘UP-Bihari bhaiya’ controversy, says it is similar to race issue in US
2 years, 10 months ago

Manish Tewari laments ‘UP-Bihari bhaiya’ controversy, says it is similar to race issue in US

Firstpost  

The Congress leader was reacting to the row that broke out when Charanjit Singh Channi had said that people of Punjab should not let ‘bhaiyas’ of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar enter the state New Delhi: Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday compared the ‘ Bhaiya controversy ’ in the country with the ‘Black issue’ in the United States and said …

FIR lodged against Punjab's Charanjit Singh Channi over his 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' remark in Patna
2 years, 10 months ago

FIR lodged against Punjab's Charanjit Singh Channi over his 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' remark in Patna

Firstpost  

The Punjab chief minister has courted controversy during a poll rally by asking people not to let the ‘bhaiyas’ of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar enter the state, a remark apparently aimed at AAP leaders Patna, Bihar: BJP youth wing on 17 February, 2022, lodged an FIR against Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his statement against the citizens of Bihar …

Will Channi's 'Bhaiye' Remark Cost Cong? Lakhs of Migrants are a Strong Poll Hammer in Punjab Now
2 years, 10 months ago

Will Channi's 'Bhaiye' Remark Cost Cong? Lakhs of Migrants are a Strong Poll Hammer in Punjab Now

News 18  

With politics heating up in Punjab over Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s remarks over ‘UP, Bihar bhaiyas ’, one is forced to ask: what lies at the center of this heated debate, and does it signal a major setback for the Congress’s CM face with just two days to go before the assembly elections? Will not let the ‘Uttar Pradesh, …

Rajnath senses 'winds of change' in Punjab, says people won't allow 'loot tantra' to go on
2 years, 10 months ago

Rajnath senses 'winds of change' in Punjab, says people won't allow 'loot tantra' to go on

The Hindu  

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said "winds of change are sweeping" Punjab with the people yearning to bring the BJP-led alliance to power and put an end to the "loot tantra" in the State. He also slammed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for his 'U.P., Bihar de bhaiya' remark, alleging that the Congress wants to "disintegrate the country". …

Charanjit Channi clarifies 'bhaiyas of UP, Bihar, Delhi' remark, Priyanka Gandhi says comment 'misconstrued'
2 years, 10 months ago

Charanjit Channi clarifies 'bhaiyas of UP, Bihar, Delhi' remark, Priyanka Gandhi says comment 'misconstrued'

Firstpost  

The Punjab chief minister, in a video on Twitter, said that his statement was bent out of meaning and that it was directed at a few people who were allegedly causing ‘disruption’ in the state Just days ahead of the state elections, the Congress went into damage control mode over Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s ‘ don’t let bhaiyas …

'My Words Twisted', Channi Clarifies His 'UP, Bihar Bhaiyas' Remark; Priyanka Gandhi Lends Support
2 years, 10 months ago

'My Words Twisted', Channi Clarifies His 'UP, Bihar Bhaiyas' Remark; Priyanka Gandhi Lends Support

News 18  

A day after his remark stoked controversy, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday issued a fresh clarification and said that his comments were twisted and it was meant for outsiders in Punjab like Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh. We've only love for them, nobody can change it: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on his reported remark 'Don't let UP, …

Punjab polls: Priyanka Gandhi calls PM Modi, Kejriwal bade miyan, chhote miyan from RSS
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Priyanka Gandhi calls PM Modi, Kejriwal bade miyan, chhote miyan from RSS

India Today  

Calling them “bade miyan, chhote miyan”, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that “both have emerged from RSS”. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a jibe at the BJP and PM Modi and said, “What have you seen with Gujarat model. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked, “Did you see …

From Kumar Vishwas claims on Kejriwal to Channi's bhaiya remark, PM Modi slams AAP, Congress at Punjab rally
2 years, 10 months ago

From Kumar Vishwas claims on Kejriwal to Channi's bhaiya remark, PM Modi slams AAP, Congress at Punjab rally

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for his'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' jibe. PM Modi slammed Charanjit Singh Channi for saying "don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab". Reacting to Channi's remark, PM Modi said that there is no village in Punjab where people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are not working. The …

'This is nonsense': Nitish hits out at Channi over 'bhaiyas' comment
2 years, 10 months ago

'This is nonsense': Nitish hits out at Channi over 'bhaiyas' comment

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 17 lambasted Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi over his remarks on “bhaiyas”, calling it appalling. Mr. Kumar, however, ducked queries about criticisms aimed at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra whom the BJP, his ally, has accused of having egged on Mr. Channi. Mr. Channi courted controversy during a rally in poll-bound Punjab …

Nitish Kumar says he is stunned, lashes out at Channi over 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' comment
2 years, 10 months ago

Nitish Kumar says he is stunned, lashes out at Channi over 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' comment

India Today  

Lashing out at Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' comment, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asked, "Do they know how much is the contribution of people of Bihar in Punjab and how many are living?" Just days ahead of the polls, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said 'don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter …

'Look Around You': Stop Mocking Migrants, Oppn Tells Channi as 'UP, Bihar ke Bhaiyye' Comment Snowballs
2 years, 10 months ago

'Look Around You': Stop Mocking Migrants, Oppn Tells Channi as 'UP, Bihar ke Bhaiyye' Comment Snowballs

News 18  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s statement on “UP, Bihar ke bhaiyye” has triggered a massive row, with several leaders and parties calling out the “insult” and slamming Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who shared the stage with Channi and cheered him on, for calling herself “UP ki Beti” and seeking votes in the state. Attacking Channi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar …

Cong wants to divide nation for votes: Yogi Adityanath hits out at Punjab CM over 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' remark
2 years, 10 months ago

Cong wants to divide nation for votes: Yogi Adityanath hits out at Punjab CM over 'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya' remark

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his ‘UP, Bihar ke bhaiya’ remark. In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, UP CM Yogi Adityanath hit out at the Congress and Charanjit Singh Channi and said the party has "repeatedly betrayed the country in the name of Gandhi and Nehru." Talking about Charanjit …

Channi in Soup for Saying 'Won't Let UP, Bihar Bhaiyas in Punjab'; Clapping Priyanka Gandhi Irks Oppn
2 years, 10 months ago

Channi in Soup for Saying 'Won't Let UP, Bihar Bhaiyas in Punjab'; Clapping Priyanka Gandhi Irks Oppn

News 18  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday stoked a controversy when he said he won’t let “UP, Bihar ke bhaiyya” enter the state as a laughing, clapping Priyanka Gandhi Vadra — Congress incharge for UP — stood by him. At a roadshow in Ropar, Channi — Congress’s chief ministerial pick for the February 20 polls — said Priyanka Gandhi …

'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya...': BJP slams Priyanka Vadra over Punjab CM Channi's controversial remark
2 years, 10 months ago

'UP, Bihar ke bhaiya...': BJP slams Priyanka Vadra over Punjab CM Channi's controversial remark

India TV News  

Highlights BJP has accused Channi of insulting the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with his remark Amit Malviya alleged that Congress' wants to divide the people of the country Notably, majority of the paddy sowing in Punjab is done by migrant labourers from UP, Bihar The Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his …

Punjab Elections 2022 Updates: SAD-BSP Alliance Promises 75% Quota in Jobs for Locals in Poll Manifesto
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Elections 2022 Updates: SAD-BSP Alliance Promises 75% Quota in Jobs for Locals in Poll Manifesto

News 18  

Punjab Elections 2022 Updates: Making a strong pitch for Punjab, the SAD-BSP alliance on Tuesday released its poll manifesto, promising 75 percent reservation in jobs in government and private sectors for domiciled youths and MSP on fruits, vegetables, and milk, besides a number of freebies if it is elected to power in the state. The Shiromani Akali Dal and Bahujan …

Punjab Assembly polls: Understand 'hidden powers' behind Modi and Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi tells voters
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Assembly polls: Understand 'hidden powers' behind Modi and Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi tells voters

Firstpost  

Taking on the Aam Aadmi Party, the Congress leader claimed those seeking one chance to form the government will ‘destroy Punjab’ and the state ‘will burn’ Chandigarh: Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked voters in Punjab not to look at the face of leaders but their actions to understand the “hidden powers” that are at work behind them, as the former …

Aam Aadmi Party emerged from RSS, says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at rally in Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

Aam Aadmi Party emerged from RSS, says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi at rally in Punjab

India Today  

Addressing the ‘Navi Soch Nava Punjab’ poll rally in Punjab’s Kotkapura on Sunday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party had emerged from right-wing Hindu organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said at the rally, “Aam Aadmi Party has emerged from RSS. Don’t get fooled by AAP this time.” Campaigning for the Congress candidate from …

Punjab Election 2022: Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi, says Priyanka
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Election 2022: Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi, says Priyanka

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the former chief minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government had to be replaced as it was being run by the BJP from Delhi. She also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing it of doing nothing in Delhi and said its government has been a "failure". Vadra was addressing a "Navi Soch, Nava …

Punjab polls | In Ludhiana’s Atam Nagar, Independents struggle to match up to titans
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls | In Ludhiana’s Atam Nagar, Independents struggle to match up to titans

Hindustan Times  

In the run up to the Punjab assembly polls, Independent candidates in Atam Nagar constituency are struggling to match up to the political titans contesting from the hot seat. Hoping to thwart the bigwigs are five independent candidates – Harkirat Singh Rana of the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha, anti-Sikh riot activist Mann Singh Raju, builder Tajinder Singh Gumber, industrialist Davinder Singh, …

How Punjab parties are wooing youth with foreign dream 'schemes'
3 years ago

How Punjab parties are wooing youth with foreign dream 'schemes'

India Today  

There has always been a craze among Punjab’s youth to study and settle abroad, and political parties are wooing them with their 'deals' this election season. Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced that if they are chosen to form the government in Punjab, AAP will fund free education for scheduled caste students. Instead of …

Outsiders want to rule Punjab: CM Channi targets Kejriwal
3 years ago

Outsiders want to rule Punjab: CM Channi targets Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday targeted Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, saying outsiders wanted to rule Punjab, but Punjab is of Punjabis. Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi addressed a rally at Badhni Kalan in Moga on Wednesday and targeted his Delhi counterpart and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal ‘s bid for …

Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi
3 years ago

Punjab polls: Kejriwal is a rumour monger, says CM Channi

India Today  

Addressing a rally in Moga’s Baghapurana on Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi called his Delhi counterpart and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal a rumour monger. Channi asked Kejriwal to differentiate between ‘Gulli Danda’ and ‘Bandar Killa’, Punjab’s two traditional sports. ANOTHER AAP MLA JOINS CONGRESS The AAP MLA from Raikot, Jagtar Singh Jagga, joined the Congress in the presence …

Analysis | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the front foot in U.P.
3 years, 2 months ago

Analysis | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the front foot in U.P.

The Hindu  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s Kisan Nyay rally on Sunday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi has been the high point of a hectic political week. Amarinder Singh as the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr Sidhu embarrassed the high command, especially Ms. Vadra and Rahul Gandhi, by resigning in protest against certain appointments of the new …

'Shall we book your ticket to Punjab?': BJP needles Priyanka Gandhi over her UP visit
3 years, 2 months ago

'Shall we book your ticket to Punjab?': BJP needles Priyanka Gandhi over her UP visit

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday took a dig at Priyanka Gandhi over her visit to the state amid crisis in Punjab crisis following the sudden resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu as PCC chief. Punjab cabinet minister Razia Sultana, who was alloted portfolio in t he Charanjit Singh Channi Cabinet just hours ago, and treasurer …

Political Line | Perils and promise of Rahul Gandhi’s Punjab Operation
3 years, 2 months ago

Political Line | Perils and promise of Rahul Gandhi’s Punjab Operation

The Hindu  

In a swift, stealth political operation, the Gandhi siblings, Rahul and Priyanka, unseated Amarinder Singh in Punjab overnight, but the succession battle that followed exposed lack of planning or strategy. Congress leaders have narrowing options — either fall in line with Mr. Gandhi or risk their reputation and prestige for an uncertain future outside the party. Mr. Gandhi’s handpicked party …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacks UP govt over block polls violence, evades questions on Congress CM face
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacks UP govt over block polls violence, evades questions on Congress CM face

India Today  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, while ducking questions on whether she would be the Congress' CM candidate in the next year's assembly polls. In a terse message to the ruling BJP, Priyanka Gandhi raised questions about women's safety in Uttar Pradesh under Yogi Adityanath's rule.., 2/2 — Priyanka …

Behind the Latest ‘Induction’ in Punjab BJP is the Optics
3 years, 6 months ago

Behind the Latest ‘Induction’ in Punjab BJP is the Optics

News 18  

Finding itself enmeshed in difficult political circumstances triggered by the farmers’ agitation, the Punjab BJP is making several attempts to stay relevant in the changed political spectrum of the state. Those who joined the party in Delhi include former president of AISSF Harinder Singh Kahlon, Advocate Jagmohan Singh Saini who is also the president of Farmers Intellectual Front, Advocate Nirmal …

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