Charanjit Singh Channi Archives

10 Jul

Congress Leadership Standoff in Punjab Continues as Charanjit Singh Channi Skips Baghel Meetings, Central Intervention Expected

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The leadership tussle within the Punjab Congress remained unresolved on Thursday, with former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi continuing to stay away from meetings convened by AICC Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel. The prolonged deadlock has prompted speculation that the party's central leadership may soon step in to broker a compromise between the rival camps. Baghel has been holding discussions with senior party leaders in Chandigarh for several days to address organisational issues and prepare the state unit for upcoming political challenges. However, Channi has not participated in any of these interactions, signalling that differences within the…

04 Jul

Punjab Congress Faces Internal Churn as Charanjit Singh Channi Loyalists Seek Audience With High Command

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Jalandhar (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh signs of internal discord have emerged within the Punjab Congress after a group of senior leaders aligned with former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi convened a meeting to discuss the party's organisational direction ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The gathering, held at Channi's residence in Morinda, brought together several former legislators and party functionaries who reportedly expressed reservations over recent decisions taken by the state leadership. Rather than announcing any political rebellion, the leaders resolved to place their concerns before the Congress high command. Sources familiar with the developments said the Channi camp believes important…

07 Feb

AAP Accuses MP Charanjit Channi of Undermining Punjab’s Anti-Drug Drive

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Chandigarh, 7 February 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu, while launching an attack on former Chief Minister and Congress Member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi, said that releasing a video on social media and pointing out locations where “chitta” (drugs) is available is an extremely shameful and irresponsible act by a Member of Parliament. A person holding a responsible position should work to stop drugs, not promote places where drugs are sold.Pannu said that whether it was the 10-year Akali-BJP rule or the subsequent Congress governments led by Captain Amarinder Singh and Charanjit Channi himself,…

02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Katalgarh Sahib in Chamkaur Sahib in Ropar district. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter. In a brief interaction with the media, the CM said he had come to perform ardas for the welfare of Punjab and its people. Commenting about the vigilance raid conducted by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau at the office and residence of Gillco Valley realtor Ranjit Singh Gill, the CM said that the law would take its course. “Jo karan ge so bharan ge (people would pay for their own…

18 May

Charanjit Channi Among 17 MPs Honoured with Sansad Ratna Award 2025

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Chandigarh, May 18, 2025 — Former Punjab Chief Minister and sitting MP Charanjit Singh Channi has been named among the 17 Members of Parliament to receive the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award 2025, recognizing his exemplary parliamentary contributions.Instituted by the Prime Point Foundation, the Sansad Ratna Awards are given based on data-driven assessments of MPs' performances in areas such as debates, questions raised, and legislative activity. The jury committee, chaired by Hansraj Ahir, Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes, selected MPs who have demonstrated consistent engagement and strengthened democratic processes.Channi also chairs the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, which…