Channi to Mann to Sidhu, Punjab Action Captured in 10 Blockbuster Interviews on News18.com
2 years, 10 months ago

Channi to Mann to Sidhu, Punjab Action Captured in 10 Blockbuster Interviews on News18.com

News 18  

Be it challenges to opponents or not-so-subtle messages for their own party, netas in Punjab have not held back this election season. Here’s a look at top eight interviews of Punjab newsmakers on News18.com: Kejriwal Will One Day Apologise to Me: Channi “I don’t pretend to be a common man, I am one,” Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi told News18 during his first door-to-door campaign after being announced as the Congress’ chief ministerial candidate. He will one day have to apologise to me as well.” FULL INTERVIEW Channi Will Lose from Both Seats: Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is fighting the election from two seats as he is scared, and will lose from both Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur, Aam Aadmi Party’s CM face Bhagwant Mann told News18 in an exclusive interview in Dhuri. One is Amitabh Bachchan and the other is Sonia Gandhi.” FULL INTERVIEW Channi Punjab’s Biggest Sand Mafia: Sukhbir Badal Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is the “biggest sand mafia” in the region and would be next after his nephew Bhupendra Singh Honey to face action by the Enforcement Directorate, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal told News18 in an exclusive interview in Badal village in Lambi. FULL INTERVIEW Won’t Go Back to BJP: Parkash Singh Badal Sukhbir Singh Badal is the chief ministerial face of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab elections, 94-year-old Parkash Singh Badal told News18 in an exclusive interview, adding that there was no question of going back to the BJP as the “SAD believes in certain principles”.

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Congress distances itself from Charanjit Singh Channi's remark on Amritpal Singh
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress distances itself from Charanjit Singh Channi's remark on Amritpal Singh

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday distanced itself from Lok Sabha member Charanjit Singh Channi's remark backing controversial MP Amritpal Singh, saying the former's views don't reflect the position of the party. "The views expressed by Charanjit Singh Channi, MP on Amritpal Singh are his own, and do not reflect in any way the position of the Indian National Congress," wrote senior …

Mann Dares Former CM Channi to ‘Voluntarily’ Reveal Facts on Cricketer Bribery Allegation by May 31
1 year, 6 months ago

Mann Dares Former CM Channi to ‘Voluntarily’ Reveal Facts on Cricketer Bribery Allegation by May 31

News 18  

The war of words between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his Congress predecessor Charanjit Singh Channi escalated on Thursday, with Mann setting a deadline to come clean on the allegation that Channi’s nephew had demanded Rs 2 crore from a cricketer for a government job. “Respectfully, Charanjit Channi ji, I am giving you an opportunity till 2 pm on …

'Targeted for being Dalit,' ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over Vigilance Bureau summon
1 year, 8 months ago

'Targeted for being Dalit,' ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over Vigilance Bureau summon

Op India  

Charanjit Singh Channi, the former chief minister of Punjab, appeared before the Vigilance Bureau on Friday in relation to a case involving disproportionate assets. He criticised the state’s Aam Aadmi Party government for moving up his date of appearance and claimed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration was engaging in ‘vendetta politics’ before visiting the bureau’s Mohali office at 11.10 …

Punjab ex-CM Channi says not scared of govt action, appears before VB
1 year, 8 months ago

Punjab ex-CM Channi says not scared of govt action, appears before VB

Hindustan Times  

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who was being questioned by the vigilance bureau in Mohali on Friday in connection with a disproportionate assets, asserted that he is not scared of the AAP government’s “political vendetta”. Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi is being questioned in a disproportionate assets case by the Vigilance Bureau in Mohali on Friday. …

Channi Way? Ex-CM Charanjit’s Re-Entry May Power Another Tussle in Punjab Congress
2 years ago

Channi Way? Ex-CM Charanjit’s Re-Entry May Power Another Tussle in Punjab Congress

News 18  

His detractors may have written him off, with some even accusing him of “cooling off” on foreign shores to beat the heat generated by the arrest of his nephew in corruption cases, but late on Tuesday night, former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s reentry into the state politics with a surprise visit to slain Punjab singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s village …

Why removing Navjot Sidhu is only the first step to fixing Congress's Punjab affairs
2 years, 9 months ago

Why removing Navjot Sidhu is only the first step to fixing Congress's Punjab affairs

India Today  

Congress Punjab unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, on March 16, sent a one-line resignation to national president Sonia Gandhi, a day after she had asked the PCC chiefs of five states to step down following the party’s disastrous performance in the assembly elections. Sidhu was appointed Punjab PCC chief last July despite then chief minister Amarinder Singh voicing strong objection. …

Cong Like a Company Filing for Bankruptcy with Sidhu, Channi as Liabilities: Jakhar to News18
2 years, 9 months ago

Cong Like a Company Filing for Bankruptcy with Sidhu, Channi as Liabilities: Jakhar to News18

News 18  

Terming former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi a “liability" and “villain", former Punjab Congress chief and senior party leader Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday said he had serious reservations against Channi being made the chief minister and had made it clear to the party high command, including Rahul Gandhi. In an interview to News18.com, Jakhar, who headed the campaign committee for …

Sunil Jakhar takes dig at Congress's decision to field Channi as CM: 'His greed pulled party down'
2 years, 9 months ago

Sunil Jakhar takes dig at Congress's decision to field Channi as CM: 'His greed pulled party down'

India Today  

Congress leader Sunil Jakhar on Monday, March 14, slammed his party’s decision to announce Charanjit Singh Channi as the chief ministerial candidate in Punjab. Ridiculing the Congress’s decision to field Channi as the CM candidate, Jakhar tweeted: “An asset - r u joking? Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had declared Charanjit Singh Channi as the party’s chief ministerial pick for the …

Punjab Assembly election results: AAP expansion
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Assembly election results: AAP expansion

The Hindu  

A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE PUNJAB ASSEMBLY election results were announced on March 10, the incumbent Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was seen milking a goat in Bhadaur, one of the two constituencies he contested from. Now, we will focus on Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.” ‘No time to lose’, says Mann Chief Minister-designate Bhagwant Mann said within hours of the …

Worst Show in UP, Blow in Punjab: Did Channi's 'Bhaiyye' Remark & Gandhi's Laugh Come Back to Bite Them?
2 years, 9 months ago

Worst Show in UP, Blow in Punjab: Did Channi's 'Bhaiyye' Remark & Gandhi's Laugh Come Back to Bite Them?

News 18  

The Congress touched a new low in the crucial Uttar Pradesh, winning only two seats and receiving just 2.39 percent vote share. In the worst-ever performance in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Congress not only scored its lowest tally in the state with two seats, but also the party’s voting percentage fell from 6.25 percent in the 2017 polls, …

Punjab polls: In setback to Congress, CM Channi loses from both seats
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab polls: In setback to Congress, CM Channi loses from both seats

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Election Results 2022 News Today: In a major setback to the ruling Congress, Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday lost on both his seats as votes were counted for last month's assembly elections in the state, which were held on February 20. Channi, who contested from Bhadaur besides his traditional Chamkaur Sahib, lost from Bhadaur against Aam …

Punjab Exit Polls Predict Cong Loss, But Gandhis May Placate Sidhu, Give Channi Key Role to Woo Dalits
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Exit Polls Predict Cong Loss, But Gandhis May Placate Sidhu, Give Channi Key Role to Woo Dalits

News 18  

As the numbers came in for the exit polls on Monday and gave an impressive edge to the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, there was a deathly silence in the Congress office in Chandigarh. State Congress unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu was at the party office in Chandigarh, busy with a membership drive. One, Channi, even if the Congress loses, …

'High Command Ignored Me': As Channi Leads Cong's Punjab Fight, Brother Reflects on 'Solitary' Battle
2 years, 10 months ago

'High Command Ignored Me': As Channi Leads Cong's Punjab Fight, Brother Reflects on 'Solitary' Battle

News 18  

Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi might be leading the Congress’s charge in the Punjab assembly elections, but his brother Manohar Singh is fighting ‘alone’, and says he was ignored by the party’s high command despite having ‘winnability’ according to their own survey. Contesting as an Independent candidate from Bassi Pathana in Charan, Manohar told ANI that the party had made …

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 …

As Punjab Votes in Too-Close-to-Call Elections, 15 Ground Reports That Hint at Public Mood
2 years, 10 months ago

As Punjab Votes in Too-Close-to-Call Elections, 15 Ground Reports That Hint at Public Mood

News 18  

Punjab will head to polling booths on February 20, Sunday after months of hectic political action that saw a change of Chief Minister and unprecedented breach of the Prime Minister’s security. Here’s a look at the best News18.com ground reports from Punjab: Smiles and Roses Fail to Paper Over Cong Cracks With little over two hours left for Punjab elections …

Punjab Polls: On Last Day of Campaigning, Road Shows by CM Faces Channi, Bhagwant Mann, Amarinder
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Polls: On Last Day of Campaigning, Road Shows by CM Faces Channi, Bhagwant Mann, Amarinder

News 18  

Campaigning for the 117 assembly seats of Punjab came to an end on Friday evening even as political parties made last-minute efforts to mobilise support for their candidates ahead of the February 20 elections. Chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia took out road shows in Bhadaur, Jalalabad, …

Promises galore but manifesto delayed, a Congress tale of Punjab election
2 years, 10 months ago

Promises galore but manifesto delayed, a Congress tale of Punjab election

India Today  

The campaign for the Punjab Assembly election ends Friday evening. The Congress’s manifesto declaration is understood to be stuck in the quadrangle of the big-four Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, campaign committee head Sunil Jakhar and manifesto committee chairman Partap Singh Bajwa. The Punjab Congress’s election manifesto story began on January 11, when the …

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 …

Punjab CM Channi 'Dances' to Bhagwant Mann's Campaign Song in AAP's New Video
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab CM Channi 'Dances' to Bhagwant Mann's Campaign Song in AAP's New Video

News 18  

AAP’s Twitter handle has been tapping into this generation’s Twitter obsession with flair of late. As Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP is set to lock horns with Congress in the forthcoming Punjab elections on February 20, the former’s Twitter handle has posted a video of Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi “dancing” to AAP’s campaign song “Ik Mauka Kejriwal te Bhagwant Mann nu”. …

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 …

CM Channi says don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab; BJP, Kejriwal hit back
2 years, 10 months ago

CM Channi says don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab; BJP, Kejriwal hit back

India Today  

Just days ahead of the polls, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said 'don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab'. Charanjit Singh Channi is the Congress’s official chief ministerial candidate in the Punjab election. With Channi’s nomination as the chief ministerial candidate, the Congress hopes to win over the Dalit voters of Punjab. Punjab is going to the polls on …

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 …

After Bhangra at Aaj Tak Panchayat, Punjab CM Channi says he is ready for second innings
2 years, 10 months ago

After Bhangra at Aaj Tak Panchayat, Punjab CM Channi says he is ready for second innings

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi claimed that he would return to power after the assembly polls. Earlier, Charanjit Singh Channi arrived on the stage of Panchayat Aaj Tak on Punjab election showing his Bhangra skills dancing to the high-energy beats of drums played a troupe. Charanjit Singh Channi is the Congress’s official chief ministerial candidate in Punjab election. Punjab …

Sidhu is my brother, every worker is important to Congress, says Punjab CM Channi
2 years, 10 months ago

Sidhu is my brother, every worker is important to Congress, says Punjab CM Channi

India Today  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has said Navjot Singh Sidhu is like his brother, putting to rest speculation about the internal power tussle in the Congress. Charanjit Singh Channi is the Congress’s official chief ministerial candidate in the Punjab election. He secured more votes than Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was pressing his nomination as the CM …

Punjab election 2022: Kejriwal says rivals targeting him, Bhagwant Mann as they don't want honest govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab election 2022: Kejriwal says rivals targeting him, Bhagwant Mann as they don't want honest govt

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that the AAP's rival parties in Punjab are targeting him and its chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann as they do not want the state to have an honest government. The national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party said the only fault of his party and its leaders is that they talk about …

As electioneering picks up in Punjab, ‘Dalits’ feel their concerns remain unattended yet again
2 years, 10 months ago

As electioneering picks up in Punjab, ‘Dalits’ feel their concerns remain unattended yet again

The Hindu  

On September 20, 2021, Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as Chief Minister of Punjab, becoming the first person from the Scheduled Castes community to hold the top post which sent a wave of elation among the community. It’s time that the 32% population of Punjab stood up for the rights of its community,” asserts Mr. Kainth, as he addresses the …

Had clearance to fly, why was I suddenly stopped, asks Punjab CM after PM's movement keeps his chopper grounded
2 years, 10 months ago

Had clearance to fly, why was I suddenly stopped, asks Punjab CM after PM's movement keeps his chopper grounded

India Today  

On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's helicopter was not permitted to take off from Chandigarh's Rajendra Park as a 'no-fly zone' had been imposed due to the movement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Punjab CM Channi had to go to Hoshiarpur to participate in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's poll rally, BJP leader Narendra Modi had to be …

Punjab election 2022: CM Channi's chopper denied permission to fly, Congress blames BJP
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab election 2022: CM Channi's chopper denied permission to fly, Congress blames BJP

India TV News  

Highlights Congress blames CM Channi was not allowed to visit Hoshiarpur Congress leader Sunil Jakhar alleged that Channi's chopper was not given permission for Hoshiarpur Congress party has asked the election commission to intervene Congress on Monday alleged that Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was not allowed to visit Hoshiarpur. Addressing an election rally, Congress leader Sunil Jakhar alleged …

Punjab polls: AAP telepoll shows Charanjit Channi won't be elected MLA, claims Arvind Kejriwal
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: AAP telepoll shows Charanjit Channi won't be elected MLA, claims Arvind Kejriwal

Firstpost  

According to a survey conducted by AAP, Arvind Kejriwal said that Charanjit Singh Channi is going to lose from both seats – Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur Ahead of upcoming Punjab Assembly polls, Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal claimed that Punjab chief minister and Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi is going to lose from both seats he is …

Punjab Assembly polls: In Chamkaur Sahib, Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi banks on development work
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Assembly polls: In Chamkaur Sahib, Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi banks on development work

Firstpost  

With the poll campaigning in Punjab entering its last phase, Channi has been holding meetings in Malwa, Majha and Doaba regions Chamkaur Sahib, Punjab: Seeking re-election from Chamkaur Sahib seat for the fourth time, Charanjit Singh Channi is banking on the development work he undertook in his constituency as an MLA and during his 111-day tenure as Punjab chief minister. …

Punjab Elections: In Chamkaur Sahib, 3-time Winner Channi Banks on Development Work
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Elections: In Chamkaur Sahib, 3-time Winner Channi Banks on Development Work

News 18  

Seeking re-election from Chamkaur Sahib seat for the fourth time, Charanjit Singh Channi is banking on the development work he undertook in his constituency as an MLA and during his 111-day tenure as Punjab chief minister. The Congress has also fielded Channi, who replaced Amarinder Singh last year and is the first chief minister of Punjab from the Scheduled Caste …

Punjab election 2022: Sidhu better CM candidate, 59% people in his favour, says wife Navjot Kaur | Exclusive
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab election 2022: Sidhu better CM candidate, 59% people in his favour, says wife Navjot Kaur | Exclusive

India TV News  

Highlights Navjot Singh Sidhu better CM candidate for Punjab, says his wife Navjot Kaur She said Congress made a mistake as public survey was in favour of Sidhu Channi said he will implement Sidhu's model for development, otherwise we will fight Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur has claimed that his husband was a better choice for the Chief Ministerial …

Caste Doesn’t Matter in Punjab; Not Surprised Congress Didn’t Pick Me to Campaign: Manish Tewari to News18
2 years, 10 months ago

Caste Doesn’t Matter in Punjab; Not Surprised Congress Didn’t Pick Me to Campaign: Manish Tewari to News18

News 18  

All is clearly not well in the Punjab Congress. Tewari, one of the 13 Congress MPs from Punjab, has been snubbed by the party in the list of star campaigners for Assembly elections on February 20. I don’t abandon anyone just because they don’t hold a post anymore,” Tewari said, referring to Captain’s acrimonious ouster as Punjab CM last year. …

Channi, Mann, Captain or Badal – Who'll Win? News18's Ground Reports as Punjab Set to Vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Channi, Mann, Captain or Badal – Who'll Win? News18's Ground Reports as Punjab Set to Vote

News 18  

Punjab is all set for its February 20 assembly poll battle among the political bigwigs. READ FULL STORY ‘NO RIFT IN CONGRESS’Denying the speculation that the announcement of Charanjit Singh Channi as the chief ministerial candidate could trigger “unrest” among supporters of Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, senior leader and MLA from Doaba Pargat Singh said ‘Team Punjab …

Why Channi as CM face may not solve Rahul Gandhi's Punjab problem
2 years, 10 months ago

Why Channi as CM face may not solve Rahul Gandhi's Punjab problem

India Today  

Before top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi named incumbent Charanjit Singh Channi as the party’s chief ministerial face in the Punjab election, campaign committee chief Sunil Jakhar reportedly told him that the Aam Aadmi Party was gaining traction particularly in the Malwa region that sends 69 of the 117 MLAs to the state assembly. The day after Rahul Gandhi picked Channi …

DC Edit | Let us celebrate rise of CM Channi
2 years, 10 months ago

DC Edit | Let us celebrate rise of CM Channi

Deccan Chronicle  

In a different set of circumstances, we in India would have noticed and reacted to the rise of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi very differently. For the first time since Independence, Punjab, which has the highest number of proportionate Dalit population in India for any state, has its first Dalit Chief Minister. Mr Channi, in his late fifties, is …

Sunil Jakhar quits electoral politics, hails Channi as Cong's Punjab CM face
2 years, 10 months ago

Sunil Jakhar quits electoral politics, hails Channi as Cong's Punjab CM face

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi will be the Congress CM face in the upcoming polls. Rahul Gandhi picked the incumbent CM over Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu at a gala event in Ludhiana on Sunday. The 67-year-old former Punjab Congress chief exclusively spoke to Hindustan Times Senior Editor Aditi Prasad over his retirement, identity politics in Punjab and …

Congress announces Charanjit Singh Channi as the CM face in Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress announces Charanjit Singh Channi as the CM face in Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After weeks of speculation and grandstanding, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday announced Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi as the CM face of the party for the upcoming Assembly polls. People of Punjab said we want a ‘gareeb ghar ka CM’, I agreed to it.” Mr Channi, a three-time MLA from Chamkaur Sahib, was sworn in as …

Punjab polls: Sidhu hails Channi's candidature, calls himself 'Punjab ka aashiq'
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Sidhu hails Channi's candidature, calls himself 'Punjab ka aashiq'

India Today  

Calling himself the "aashiq" of Punjab, Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday said he never lived for any post and only wants to improve the lives of the people of the state. "During 17 years of political career, Sidhu never lived for any post, but always wanted Punjab's betterment and improvement in lives of its people," Sidhu said …

Punjab: AAP pokes fun at Congress for picking Channi as CM face
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab: AAP pokes fun at Congress for picking Channi as CM face

India Today  

Congratulations Congress for announcing a Reta Chor as your Punjab chief minister face, tweeted the Aam Aadmi Party after Rahul Gandhi declared Charanjit Singh Channi as Congress party's CM face for Punjab on Sunday. Cong looted Punjab in five years, says Bikram Singh Majithia While talking to India Today, former state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia said the Congress party …

Punjab polls: Rahul announces Channi as CM face, says 'need person who can understand poor'
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Rahul announces Channi as CM face, says 'need person who can understand poor'

Firstpost  

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was also a contender for the role, on Sunday hailed the decision of making Channi as the chief minister of the state On Sunday, Rahul Gandhi named Charanjit Singh Channi as the Congress’ chief ministerial face for the upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab. Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was also a …

Charanjit Singh Channi's first reaction after being named as Congress' CM face for Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

Charanjit Singh Channi's first reaction after being named as Congress' CM face for Punjab

India TV News  

Highlights Congress named Charanjit Singh Channi as its CM face for upcoming Punjab assembly election 2022 The announcement was made by Rahul Gandhi during a virtual rally in Ludhiana I thank everyone, this is a big battle which I can't fight alone, said Charanjit Singh Channi Punjab Election 2022: Incumbent Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday thanked everyone after Congress picked …

Punjab polls: Congress announces Charanjit Singh Channi as its CM face
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Congress announces Charanjit Singh Channi as its CM face

India Today  

Putting an end to speculation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared Charanjit Singh Channi as the party’s chief ministerial pick for the upcoming Punjab Assembly election during his visit to Ludhiana on Sunday. Read | Rahul Gandhi shares ride with Channi, Sidhu, Jakhar before declaring Punjab CM face After he was announced the CM candidate, Charanjit Singh Channi thanked Rahul Gandhi, …

All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision, says Sidhu ahead of Congress CM face reveal in Punjab
2 years, 10 months ago

All will abide by Rahul Gandhi's decision, says Sidhu ahead of Congress CM face reveal in Punjab

India Today  

The Congress is all set to announce its chief ministerial face for the upcoming Punjab Assembly election. Ahead of the announcement, one of the main contenders, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, took to Twitter on Sunday morning to say that everybody would abide by "leading light" Rahul Gandhi's decision. CONGRESS TO ANNOUNCE CM FACE Earlier this week, Congress leader …

Punjab Polls: Fighting as Independent, Channi's Brother Manohar Singh Backs Him for Cong CM Face
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab Polls: Fighting as Independent, Channi's Brother Manohar Singh Backs Him for Cong CM Face

News 18  

Just opposite Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s house in Kharar is his younger brother Dr Manohar Singh’s. While Manohar bears a striking resemblance to his elder brother, he has decided to make his political debut as an independent from the Bassi Pathana assembly seat against the “official” Congress candidate. Manohar’s nomination as an independent has led to political parties …

Opinion | Will Sidhu accept Channi as leader?
2 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Will Sidhu accept Channi as leader?

India TV News  

The Congress in Punjab is yet to decide who will be its chief ministerial candidate in the assembly elections. According to media reports, there is a strong buzz about present chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi leading by a wide margin over PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is also a strong contender. Soon after he made this remark, his supporters …

As Cong Scratches Head Over Punjab CM Issue, It Has Got a Proposal That May Make Both Sidhu, Channi Happy
2 years, 10 months ago

As Cong Scratches Head Over Punjab CM Issue, It Has Got a Proposal That May Make Both Sidhu, Channi Happy

News 18  

With just about 24 hours left for the Congress to announce its chief ministerial face for Punjab, the rumblings are nowhere over. By all accounts and feedback, Chief Minister Charanjit Channi seems to be ahead of PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. The Dalit credentials of Channi also make it tough for the Gandhis to ignore him, especially with Rahul Gandhi …

Punjab polls: Higher-ups top want weak CM, says Navjot Sidhu in race for top post
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab polls: Higher-ups top want weak CM, says Navjot Sidhu in race for top post

India Today  

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday took a dig at the Congress high command and Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. Do you want such a CM," asked Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu amid sloganeering by his supporters. Assembly elections 2022 LIVE | Punjab polls: People at top want weak CM: Navjot Sidhu's bid to …

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