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 woo voters Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday seemed to take a dig at the Congress high command. Do you want such a CM," asked Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu amid sloganeering by supporters.

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'I always come to my village; no confusion over visit,' says Shinde, backs BJP’s CM choice amid formation talks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'I always come to my village; no confusion over visit,' says Shinde, backs BJP’s CM choice amid formation talks

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra's outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the BJP will decide on the new CM and assured his full support while ruling out differences among Mahayuti allies over the government formation. Amid speculations that Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Shinde said the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Who Will NDA Pick For Top Post? Key Meet Today
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Who Will NDA Pick For Top Post? Key Meet Today

News 18  

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE Updates: The suspense over the Maharashtra Chief Minister post continues days after the Mahayuti alliance, combining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Ekhnath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s National Congress Party — secured a landslide victory. The BJP has maintained silence on the announcement of the next Chief Minister, however, the party is reportedly facing pressure …

Maharashtra Polls: Nawab Malik Asks 'Why Can't Ajit Pawar Be CM'; Slams Yogi Adityanath's ‘Batenge, Katenge’ Slogan
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Polls: Nawab Malik Asks 'Why Can't Ajit Pawar Be CM'; Slams Yogi Adityanath's ‘Batenge, Katenge’ Slogan

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Nawab Malik on Friday condemned Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's "batenge toh katenge" slogan, calling it "utterly nonsensical" and that religious slogans don't hold much sway. This comes after NCP chief Ajit Pawar himself slammed the slogan issued by Yogi Adityanath, who is a leader of an ally Bharatiya Janata Party, which leads …

Congress high command will decision on demand for more deputy CMs: Karnataka CM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress high command will decision on demand for more deputy CMs: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

With the demand to create three more posts of Deputy Chief Ministers cropping up again, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the decision is up to the Congress high command. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on June 26, Mr. Siddaramaiah said, “Whatever the high command decides is final.” Those lobbing for the post Some Ministers have been lobbying that leaders from …

Congress high command's decision final: Siddaramaiah on 3 more Deputy CMs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress high command's decision final: Siddaramaiah on 3 more Deputy CMs

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With the demand to have three more Deputy Chief Ministers resurfacing in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the decision of the Congress high command is final.Some of the Ministers have been pitching for Deputy CM posts to be given to leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities. A section within the Congress is said to be of …

Letter to high command: Former Punjab Cong chief Dullo questions candidates’ selection
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Letter to high command: Former Punjab Cong chief Dullo questions candidates’ selection

Hindustan Times  

Ludhiana : Former Punjab Congress president Shamsher Singh Dullo has raised an objection over the selection of party candidates from Punjab for the Lok Sabha elections. In a letter to the party high command, the former Rajya Sabha member said the party favoured turncoats over loyalists in ticket distribution. Dullo also questioned the candidature former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh …

Congress declares four more candidates for Punjab
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress declares four more candidates for Punjab

The Hindu  

The Congress party on April 29 declared four more candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Punjab, fielding its State party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring from Ludhiana Parliamentary constituency. Raja Warring would be facing Ravneet Singh Bittu, former Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP from Ludhiana, who recently joined the BJP, and is BJP’s candidate from Ludhiana. Apart …

UP Congress urges high command to field Rahul from Amethi, Priyanka Raebareli, no decision yet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UP Congress urges high command to field Rahul from Amethi, Priyanka Raebareli, no decision yet

India TV News  

The Congress’ Central Election Committee meeting chaired by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge was held on Saturday. The Uttar Pradesh Congress urged the top party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Amethi and Raebareli, respectively for the Lok Sabha polls at the meeting. Sources said AICC in-charge of party Affairs in Uttar Pradesh Avinash Pandey and CLP …

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Channi, youth leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Congress list of 10 Lok Sabha candidates
8 months, 1 week ago

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Channi, youth leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Congress list of 10 Lok Sabha candidates

The Hindu  

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and former Jawaharlal Nehru University students’ union chief Kanhaiya Kumar are among the 10 Lok Sabha candidates that the Congress announced on Sunday. Apart from three seats in Delhi, where the party is contesting the Lok Sabha election in alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party, the party announced six seats in Punjab and …

B.V. Naik’s followers raise slogans in Raichur meeting against party decision to field Amareshwar Naik
8 months, 3 weeks ago

B.V. Naik’s followers raise slogans in Raichur meeting against party decision to field Amareshwar Naik

The Hindu  

The BJP high command’s decision to nominate incumbent MP Raja Amareshwar Naik as candidate for Raichur Lok Sabha constituency has created disappointment for the former MP B.V. Naik and his followers. B.V. Naik’s supporters raised “Go back Raja Amareshwar Naik” slogans and displayed banners that said, “Thanks to BJP high command for tracing an MP who disappeared after winning the …

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Speculation rife as he calls for a press conference on farmer issue
10 months ago

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu also leaving Congress? Speculation rife as he calls for a press conference on farmer issue

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu might join BJP before Lok Sabha polls along with three other state MLAs. Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu may soon become the latest politician to join the BJP ranks ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Indira Gandhi's 'third son' refuses to deny switch to BJP According to a recent India Today report quoting sources, …

Want to take Punjab from state of ‘fikr’ to ‘fakar’: Navjot Sidhu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Want to take Punjab from state of ‘fikr’ to ‘fakar’: Navjot Sidhu

Hindustan Times  

Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Navjot Sidhu on Sunday trained guns on a section of party leaders who were questioning his ‘Lok Milni ’. Addressing ‘Jittega Punjab, Jittegi Congress’ rally at Kot Shamir, located on the outskirts of Bathinda city, Sidhu said he was working to put Punjab on track from the current state of ‘fikr’ to ‘fakar’ which …

Rajasthan CM: Is it Raje, Ram or Vaishnaw? BJP may spring a surprise
1 year ago

Rajasthan CM: Is it Raje, Ram or Vaishnaw? BJP may spring a surprise

Live Mint  

A day after an unexpected selection of the chief minister in Madhya Pradesh, the Bhartiya Janata Party is reportedly preparing for another surprise, this time from Rajasthan. Rajasthan CM Live Updates The saffron party's selection of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh chief ministers was in stark contrast to the experts' expectations. Rajasthan CM announcement: Leading candidates in the race Several prominent …

Madhya Pradesh news: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says ‘not a contender for CM today’
1 year ago

Madhya Pradesh news: Shivraj Singh Chouhan says ‘not a contender for CM today’

Live Mint  

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023: The Bhartiya Janata Party swept the Assembly polls, defying the idea of anti-incumbency in Madhya Pradesh. While much of the credit for the win has been attributed to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Ladli Behena Yojna, and his work as a BJP Karyakarta, the lawmaker has now said that he has never been a contender …

Will it be Vasundhara Raje again? Who will be Rajasthan CM as BJP is set for a win?
1 year ago

Will it be Vasundhara Raje again? Who will be Rajasthan CM as BJP is set for a win?

Firstpost  

With the BJP leading in Rajasthan polls, the question remains on who will become the CM. Vasundhara Raje, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Mahant Balaknath, Union ministers Bhupender Yadav and Ashwini Vaishnaw are some of the names that could take the post The counting of votes for Rajasthan Assembly Elections is currently underway. Other possible choices Experts believe Union Jal Shakti Minister …

BJP’s list for M.P. polls signals Shivraj may not be automatic choice for CM
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP’s list for M.P. polls signals Shivraj may not be automatic choice for CM

The Hindu  

The second list of candidates furnished by the BJP for the Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh has thrown open the idea that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will not be the automatic choice for the top job in the State, in case the party wins. On Tuesday, Mr. Chouhan put on brave front when asked about the list that has …

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy; oath-taking on May 20, claims report | Highlights
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy; oath-taking on May 20, claims report | Highlights

Hindustan Times  

For our latest liveblog, READ: Karnataka govt formation LIVE Updates Karnataka CM Race Highlights: After a three-day wait, Karnataka awaits the decision on its next chief minister with bated breath, which Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge is expected to announce today. The two main contenders are Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, a former CM and leader of …

Karnataka polls | Striking a balance between castes and regions a daunting task for Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls | Striking a balance between castes and regions a daunting task for Congress

The Hindu  

While the tussle continued on Tuesday between former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar for the top post with both reaching Delhi, different communities have begun demanding that the party high command appoint their leaders/MLAs for the post of the Chief Minister and also be given plum portfolios. “Keeping in view next year’s Lok Sabha elections, we strongly …

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar

ABP News  

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah appears to have an edge over Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar in the race for the top spot of Chief Minister after the Congress secured an impressive in the state election last week. The CLP meeting was convened MLAs unanimously passed a resolution authorising party president Mallikarjun Kharge to decide the name …

Both D.K. Shivakumar and I are aspirants for CM’s post: Siddaramaiah
1 year, 8 months ago

Both D.K. Shivakumar and I are aspirants for CM’s post: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he is a contender for the Chief Minister’s post, just like KPCC president D.K. Both Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar are seen as chief ministerial faces in the Congress, with each claiming strong support in different parts of the State. ‘Strong anti-incumbency’ After attending the Congress Central Election Committee meeting for selection of …

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Punjab, Karnataka, and now Rajasthan: Congress in a permanent state of crisis

Firstpost  

The rivalry between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan has triggered new turmoil in Congress. But we have seen infighting in Punjab when Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu were at loggerheads and in Karnataka, when DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah clashed The Congress’ troubles seem to be unending. Here are other leaders whose infighting has caused a headache for …

Karnataka Congress leaders battle for CM post ahead of 2023 assembly polls
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Congress leaders battle for CM post ahead of 2023 assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

The Congress plans to win 130+ seats in next year's Karnataka assembly election but seems still not be able to present a united front with senior leaders vying to be seen as next in line for the chief minister's post, leaving workers confused. The battle for dominance within the Congress party in Karnataka has once again made news as Leader …

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow, to discuss 'revival of Punjab’s economy'
2 years, 7 months ago

Sidhu to meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow, to discuss 'revival of Punjab’s economy'

India TV News  

Highlights Former PCC chief Sidhu will meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow. Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu will meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tomorrow, to discuss matters of Punjab's economy. "Will meet CM @BhagwantMann tomorrow at 5:15 PM in Chandigarh to discuss matters regarding the revival of Punjab’s economy... Punjab’s Resurrection is only possible with an …

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Resentment in Sidhu camp after Congress appoints new PCC chief

India Today  

The appointment of three-time MLA and former National Youth Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new Punjab Congress chief has left former party chief Navjot Sidhu's camp fuming. While Navjot Singh Sidhu congratulated the new Congress chief, new CLP leader Pratap Singh Bajwa and Deputy CLP leader Rajkumar Chabbewal, his supporters openly criticised the decision announced on Saturday …

Here's why Congress replaced Navjot Sidhu with Amrinder Singh Raja as new Punjab chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Here's why Congress replaced Navjot Sidhu with Amrinder Singh Raja as new Punjab chief

India Today  

Former Punjab Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu paid a price for his outbursts against his government and failure to keep the Party's flock together in Punjab. The Congress party high command has picked Rahul Gandhi loyalist Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the new PCC chief. Former National Youth Congress President and a three-time MLA from Gidderbaha Assembly Constituency, Amrinder …

Punjab: Congress Appoints Amarinder Singh Raja Warring As State Chief, Bajwa Is New CLP Leader
2 years, 8 months ago

Punjab: Congress Appoints Amarinder Singh Raja Warring As State Chief, Bajwa Is New CLP Leader

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has appointed Amarinder Singh Brar as the party’s new Punjab chief in the place of Navjot Singh Sidhu and former Rajya Sabha member Pratap Singh Bajwa as the new legislature party leader on Saturday. In a statement issued by the All India Congress Committee, the party said, “Hon’ble Congress President has appointed President and …

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. …

Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress president after drubbing in election
2 years, 9 months ago

Navjot Sidhu resigns as Punjab Congress president after drubbing in election

India Today  

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Navjot Singh Sidhu has resigned from his post. His resignation came soon after Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi sought resignations of the chiefs of the Pradesh Congress Committees in all five states where the party suffered massive losses in the recently concluded assembly elections. As desired by the Congress President I have sent my resignation …

After poll debacle, Sonia Gandhi shows door to Sidhu, 4 other state Congress chiefs
2 years, 9 months ago

After poll debacle, Sonia Gandhi shows door to Sidhu, 4 other state Congress chiefs

India Today  

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has sought the resignations of the five PCC chiefs of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur. Sonia Gandhi has asked the PCC Presidents of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa & Manipur to put in their resignations in order to facilitate reorganisation of PCC's," Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala wrote on Twitter. READ: Rahul …

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 …

'Thank God Wasn't Declared National Treasure': After Punjab Rout, Sunil Jakhar Slams Picking Channi as CM
2 years, 9 months ago

'Thank God Wasn't Declared National Treasure': After Punjab Rout, Sunil Jakhar Slams Picking Channi as CM

News 18  

The infighting in Congress in Punjab cost the Grand Old Party the crucial state but it seems no lessons have been learnt from the debacle. In yet another sign of the disorder in the Congress house, senior Punjab leader Sunil Jakhar hit out at party leaders who described Punjab’s former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi as an “asset” while reviewing …

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 …

Who will lead Opposition race in 2024?
2 years, 9 months ago

Who will lead Opposition race in 2024?

The Hindu  

Aam Admi Party’s landslide win in Punjab and the BJP’s emphatic wins in four other States will impact who get to occupy the leadership position among Opposition parties in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. An alternative political narrative is emerging, with the AAP and the TMC as its principal engines, with a ragtag Congress desperately pretending to …

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 …

How Sukhbir Singh Badal, Capt Amarinder Singh, Sidhu Reacted to AAP's Bhagwant Mann's Win
2 years, 9 months ago

How Sukhbir Singh Badal, Capt Amarinder Singh, Sidhu Reacted to AAP's Bhagwant Mann's Win

News 18  

As Aam Aadmi Party’s CM candidate Bhagwant Mann is set to become Punjab’s next Chief Minister, leading opposition parties and political heavyweights have issued statements on AAP’s sweeping victory. Punjab’s former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh has called it the triumph of democracy, Navjot Singh Sidhu has said that he ‘humbly’ accepts the mandate. Punjabis have shown true spirit of …

Punjab: CM Charanjit Singh Channi likely to resign as AAP makes a clean sweep
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab: CM Charanjit Singh Channi likely to resign as AAP makes a clean sweep

Op India  

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi may soon meet Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and submit his resignation today as the counting of votes for the Punjab Assembly Elections is underway, as per reports. Charanjit Singh Channi and Bhagwant Mann are the chief ministerial faces of the Congress and the AAP respectively for the state of Punjab where AAP at present …

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, …

Capt Amarinder's Royal Seat, Sidhu's Prestige Battle & Channi's 'Unsafe' Bet: Punjab Seats to Watch Out For
2 years, 10 months ago

Capt Amarinder's Royal Seat, Sidhu's Prestige Battle & Channi's 'Unsafe' Bet: Punjab Seats to Watch Out For

News 18  

As Punjab goes to polls today in a single phase, a number of key battles will be on voters’ watch. Majithia is the general secretary of the SAD and the brother-in-law of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who served as Punjab’s deputy chief minister until 2017. Gubaya will face AAP’s Narinderpal Singh Sawna and SAD’s Hansraj Josan, a former minister …

Punjab all set to cast its vote today in 4-cornered contest
2 years, 10 months ago

Punjab all set to cast its vote today in 4-cornered contest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The border state of Punjab with its 117 Assembly constituencies along with Uttar Pradesh’s 59 constituencies spread across 16 districts will go to the polls today. In Punjab, which was the epicentre of farmer unions' protests against the now-repealed farm laws, the ruling Congress, AAP, SAD and BJP-led alliance are caught in a multi-cornered contest, while in UP …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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”. …

As AAP Leads Poll Narrative in Punjab, Congress Rejigs Strategy; Channi Pitched as ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’
2 years, 10 months ago

As AAP Leads Poll Narrative in Punjab, Congress Rejigs Strategy; Channi Pitched as ‘Aam Aadmi Ka CM’

News 18  

The Congress is being forced to re-strategise after an internal assessment and a few senior state party leaders are of the view that the Aam Aadmi Party is emerging as the “real contender” in 2022 Punjab elections, scheduled to be held on February 20. Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunil Jakhar had told Rahul that the AAP was the …

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 …

Uttarakhand Polls | Nobody In Congress Has Objections To My Name As CM Candidate: Harish Rawat
2 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand Polls | Nobody In Congress Has Objections To My Name As CM Candidate: Harish Rawat

ABP News  

Lalkuan: Asserting the Congress is contesting the Uttarakhand Assembly elections under his leadership, Congress leader Harish Rawat on Sunday said nobody in the party has any objections on his name as the chief ministerial candidate. Rawat called the Congress move a “strategic matter” when asked on the issue of him not being announced the chief ministerial candidate unlike Punjab. The …

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. …

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