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Punjab’s Jat Sikhs and their political dominance

CHANDIGARH: Jat Sikhs are considered to be the most influential political group in Punjab, as reflected in the fact that the state has only had Jat Sikhs as chief ministers after reorganisation in 1966 — the only exceptions being Giani Zail Singh (1972-75), and Charanjit Singh Channi, who was appointed…

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2022

Polling remained low in Capt Amarinder Singh’s seat, high in Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s constituency

PATIALA: The voter turnout in the assembly segment of former Punjab CM and Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) supremo Capt Amarinder Singh was far less than the one in the constituency of incumbent CM and Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi’s seat. While Captain’s seat Patiala recorded a turnout of 63.58%, Channi’s…

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

Plaint against CM Charanjit Singh Channi filed in Ludhiana court

LUDHIANA: Three days after Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s remarks on migrants from UP, Bihar and Delhi, made in the presence of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a rally in Ropar stoked a controversy, a Ludhiana resident, who originally belongs to Bihar, has filed a complaint against the CM in…

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah says allegations against AAP very serious

Amit Shah said after Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi sought an investigation.

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2022

‘Bhaiya’ comment reflects institutionalised social bias like Black issue in America: Manish Tewari

MP’s comments come a day after Channi was forced to clarify that his remarks were distorted and taken out of context

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2022

I referred to AAP leaders from outside, not migrants, says Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi

CHANDIGARH: A day after his remarks on migrants from UP, Bihar and Delhi made in the presence of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during Tuesday’s rally in Ropar stoked a controversy, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday claimed his statement had been distorted by the rival parties. He said he was…

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022

Punjab: PM Narendra Modi says Congress divisive, AAP ready to align with extremists

ABOHAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s utterances about residents of UP and Bihar as a step towards disintegrating the country.

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022

Under fire, Charanjit Singh Channi clarifies and Priyanka Gandhi uses marriage shield

CHANDIGARH: A day after his remarks on migrants from UP, Bihar and Delhi made in the presence of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during Tuesday’s rally in Ropar stoked a controversy, Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday claimed that his statement had been distorted by opposition parties. He said he was…

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

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

He claimed that people are yearning to bring the BJP-led alliance to power in Punjab

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

Amid Oppn. uproar, Channi says his remark was twisted

“My statement was directed at a few individuals causing disruption in the State”

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022