Charanjit Singh Channi

Punjab: Congress MP Channi apologises for 'derogatory' remarks against women

'If anyone's sentiments have been hurt, I apologise with folded hands,' the Congress leader told reporters, adding that he could never think of saying anything against women.

19 November 2024, 09:10 IST

Punjab: Congress MP Channi apologises for 'derogatory' remarks against women

19 November 2024, 09:10 IST

Dalit votes without Dalit voices?

Political parties invariably engage with Dalit voters, since the community comes out in large numbers to vote. Normally, in elections, the voter turnout ranges from 50% to 75%, and Dalit voters throng the polling booths early in long queues, and make up to 25% to 40% of the votes polled respectively.

12 October 2024, 20:57 IST

Dalit votes without Dalit voices?

12 October 2024, 20:57 IST

1984 attack on Golden Temple was wrong, Congress has apologised for it: Ex-Punjab CM Channi

Channi alleged that the BJP-RSS created an environment in the country that the Congress government of that time was not launching an attack on the "Akal Takht" and said while there might have been other reasons for the attack, one of the biggest among those was that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ran a movement and took out processions all over the country demanding action.

13 September 2024, 15:57 IST

1984 attack on Golden Temple was wrong, Congress has apologised for it: Ex-Punjab CM Channi

13 September 2024, 15:57 IST

Congress distances itself from MP Charanjit Channi's remarks on Amritpal

The Opposition party's reaction came after Channi said the detention of an elected MP under the NSA was part of an 'undeclared emergency' by the Centre, drawing a sharp response from the BJP that pointed out that he was referring to jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh.

25 July 2024, 16:54 IST

Congress distances itself from MP Charanjit Channi's remarks on Amritpal

25 July 2024, 16:54 IST

'MP detained under NSA an emergency': Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in Lok Sabha

While Channi did not name anyone, BJP leaders said he was speaking about Amritpal Singh.

25 July 2024, 16:07 IST

'MP detained under NSA an emergency': Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in Lok Sabha

25 July 2024, 16:07 IST

Charanjit Singh Channi slams Centre for 'undeclared emergency', accuses it of ignoring Punjab in Union Budget

Channi also held the BJP government responsible for farmers being termed Khalistanis.

25 July 2024, 14:11 IST

Charanjit Singh Channi slams Centre for 'undeclared emergency', accuses it of ignoring Punjab in Union Budget

25 July 2024, 14:11 IST

5 key leaders who staged a comeback this Lok Sabha polls

Take a look at the some key leaders who have made stunning gains with their spirited performance in the Lok Sabha Elections.

05 June 2024, 13:09 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 5 key leaders who staged a comeback this polls

5 key leaders who staged a comeback this Lok Sabha polls

05 June 2024, 13:09 IST

Congress' Channi wins Jalandhar seat

Charanjit Singh Channi, the former Punjab chief minister, trounced the BJP's Sushil Rinku.

04 June 2024, 09:49 IST

Congress' Channi wins Jalandhar seat

04 June 2024, 09:49 IST

Former CM, three turncoats heat up Jalandhar contest

To ensure no political rival could breach its fortress, the Congress has placed its bet on Dalit leader and former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, who had an MLA from Chamkaur Sahib seat in Rupnagar district.

27 May 2024, 05:38 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Former CM Channi, three turncoats heat up Jalandhar contest

Former CM, three turncoats heat up Jalandhar contest

27 May 2024, 05:38 IST

EC issues warning to Channi for calling Poonch terror attack 'poll stunt'

The ex Punjab CM had called the Poonch terror attack, in which an IAF soldier was killed and four others were injured, a "poll stunt" meant to make BJP win the polls.

23 May 2024, 17:04 IST

EC issues warning to Channi for calling Poonch terror attack 'poll stunt'

23 May 2024, 17:04 IST