The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday questioned former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for over six hours in a money-laundering investigation linked to an alleged sand mining case in the state, officials said on Thursday. The ED recorded Channi’s statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and he […]
Charanjit Singh Channi loses both seats, says humbly accept people’s verdict in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi has lost from both the seats that he contested – Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur in the state assembly elections. “I humbly accept the verdict of the people of Punjab and Congratulate @AamAadmiParty and their elected CM @BhagwantMann Ji for the victory. I hope they will […]
Charanjit Singh Channi leading Congress survey on CM face in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi might be declared the Congress’ chief minister face for the Punjab assembly polls as sources say that he is leading in the survey the party is conducting to choose the CM candidate. “Opinions of candidates, workers, and party MPs are being recorded to so […]
Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi files his nomination from Bhadaur Assembly
Punjab Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi filed his nomination from Bhadaur Assembly constituency in Barnala district on Monday ahead of Punjab Assembly polls. The Congress party on Sunday released its third list of eight candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Punjab which revealed that sitting Chief […]
Raid reflects ‘revenge’, says Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday alleged that a recent raid at his relative Bhupinder Singh Honey’s house indicated that it was a ‘revenge’ for the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur in Punjab. He added that Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax and other agencies are being […]
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi is likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in connection with Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri incident on Tuesday, said sources. Channi is likely to meet the Union Minister at 6 pm today, said sources. Notably, the Chief Minister yesterday met Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh Banwarilal Purohit and […]
Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to meet Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi today
Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is scheduled to meet state Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday at 3 pm. Taking to Twitter, Sidhu said, “Chief Minister has invited me for talks… will reciprocate by reaching Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh at 3:00 PM today, he is welcome for any discussions.” […]
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi announces curtail in his security cover
Punjab Chief Minister, Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday announced a curtail in his security cover and said that he does not need an army to protect him from his own brethren. “I am one of you and I don’t need an army of 1000 security personnel to protect me from my own […]
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi to visit Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion
Newly appointed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will visit Delhi to hold discussions on the state cabinet expansion with Congress central leadership on Tuesday. Deputy Chief Ministers Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni will also accompany Channi in the high-level meeting in the national capital. According to the sources, […]
Punjab govt standing with farmers, common man, says Charanjit Singh Channi after taking oath
Soon after taking the oath of office, the newly-sworn in Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said his government is standing with farmers and will appeal to the Centre to withdraw the three farm laws. In his first interaction with media after taking the oath, Chief Minister said he is representative of poor sections of society […]
Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab Chief Minister
Congress MLA Charanjit Singh Channi took oath as Punjab’s 16th Chief Minister on Monday. Channi a three-time MLA from Rupnagar’s Chamkaur Sahib – will be Punjab’s first Dalit Chief Minister. He has served as Technical Education Minister in the Captain Amarinder Singh government. According to the official website of the […]