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What Channi waived off, AAP demands: Punjab government seeks Rs 1,246 crore as power dues

January 20, 2026 4:00 pm

The government has directed the rural development and panchayats department to clear all pending power bill arrears, saying it was ‘a severe cause of concern’ for the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.

Charanjit Singh Channi launched a tirade on the lack of representation of Dalit leaders

I’ve always spoken for social justice, never against any caste or community: Charanjit Singh Channi

January 18, 2026 5:34 pm

Senior Congress leader and former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi is said to have complained at a recent meeting that Dalit leaders were being sidelined in the party.

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High drama at Punjab Congress meet as Channi challenges Jat Sikh dominance in party

January 18, 2026 7:17 am

According to a Congress leader present in the meeting, the ex-CM launched a scathing criticism of his own party for not recognising Dalit leaders while appointing PCC president, Leader of Opposition and NSUI chief among others. All these major Congress posts are currently being held by Jat Sikhs.

“Punjab is not just our neighbouring state, it shares a blood relationship with Haryana,” Saini said, adding, “Haryana loves Punjab and wants to see it flourish.” (File Photo)

Ahead of 2027 elections In BJP’s political debut at Maghi mela, Saini pitches ‘Haryana model’ for Punjab

January 15, 2026 10:11 am

Addressing the gathering largely in Punjabi with occasional Hindi phrases, Saini sought to strike an emotional chord, emphasising historical, cultural and familial ties between the two states.

Former CM Charanjit Singh Channi, election plea, Punjab and Haryana High court, Chandigarh

HC junks plea challenging ex-CM Channi’s election

July 05, 2025 10:22 am

He claimed that a lavish round-the-clock langar at a local guest house, multiple roadshows, the hiring of singers, and a large number of public meetings were not properly accounted for in the expense register.

Former Punjab CM Channi’s questions to Kejriwal: 'Where is Dalit dy CM? Why did you not attend Kabir Jayanti event?'

June 13, 2025 11:27 am

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi sharply criticized AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Mann of being "anti-Dalit" after failing to attend the Kabir Jayanti event in Jalandhar.

Interview with Charanjit Singh Channi: 'If I could reform one thing, it would be to ensure Oppn's voice is respected'

May 19, 2025 5:07 pm

To the youth of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi says, 'Punjab is known for hard work, dedication, and patriotism. Stay away from drugs, uphold our traditions, and rise above those who exploit you for petty gains.'

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From inside, CWC is Pak working committee: BJP hits out over Channi's remarks

May 03, 2025 6:32 pm

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra pointed out that after the CWC meeting Friday while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the resolution supporting the government, Channi in another press conference “questioned the possibility of the surgical strike... that it didn't happen.”

Congress MP Channi again questions Centre’s narrative on terror attacks; BJP says he’s undermining soldiers' sacrifices

May 03, 2025 12:21 pm

Charanjit Singh Channi, who had earlier alleged the Centre uses terror attacks to manipulate public sentiment during elections, raises questions about the Pahalgam terror attack.

Punjab: Channi sparks row with remarks on surgical strike

May 03, 2025 12:30 am

The Congress leader said of the government’s action after Pahalgam: “The steps taken so far — they are that the citizens from here were called back and vice versa… What impact did it have?”