The Latest Breaking News from Charanjit Singh Channi

Parliamentary panel reshuffle: Who gets what, check full list of new chairpersons

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have reconstituted their department-related parliamentary standing committees for the year. Most chairpersons from the previous term have been retained while a few new appointments have been made. Shashi Tharoor has been reappointed as chairperson of the external affairs committee. Charanjit Singh Channi will continue leading…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Congress decides to replace Amrinder Warring after Sachin Pilot got organisational feedback

After taking feedback from party leaders and workers in Punjab, state in-charge Sachin Pilot is pushing for a change at the helm. The party leadership is considering replacing state chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as it looks to ease factional tensions and bring rival camps onto a common platform ahead…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Pilot in driver's seat as Congress looks to avoid crash-landing in Punjab

Punjab assembly elections news: Sachin Pilot has been appointed as the new in-charge for Punjab Congress. He replaces Bhupesh Baghel, who will now oversee Assam. Pilot's immediate task involves addressing internal party disputes in Punjab. This appointment signals the party's faith in his strategic abilities. He aims to unite factions…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Punjab elections 2027: AAP vs who? BJP, Congress, Shiroman Akali Dal scramble for challenger's spot

The battle for Punjab's 2027 opposition leadership is intensifying among key parties. Congress faces internal friction after recent leadership appointments and decisions. The BJP is stepping up its outreach efforts with planned visits by top leaders. The Shiromani Akali Dal fights to regain its former political relevance. This contest shapes…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Punjab Congress chief reaffirms unity in party ranks amid rift over Congress' leadership decisions

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Raja Warring stated party unity despite some leaders missing a meeting. He explained absences were due to planned engagements like the Amarnath Yatra. Former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa did not attend the meeting. Warring assured all leaders would address the media…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Sukhjinder Randhawa meets Amit Shah over law and order situation amid Punjab Congress unrest

Punjab Congress leader Sukhjinder Randhawa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting deteriorating law and order, gangsterism, and narco-terrorism in the border state. Randhawa expressed concerns about extortion and the misuse of mobile phones by inmates. This meeting occurs amidst internal party dissent over the state president's retention, with supporters…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Former Punjab CM Channi's supporters gather at his residence, demand he be made state Congress chief

Supporters of Charanjit Singh Channi, including former MLAs, gathered at his residence demanding he be made Punjab Congress chief. This follows the party's decision to retain Amrinder Singh Raja Warring in the role. Channi, a prominent Dalit leader, was appointed chairperson of the campaign committee. Many believe Channi's leadership is…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Know Your Turncoats, Part 21: Punjab has 20 in fray, most of them switched in election year

Across Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats, turncoats dominate the candidates list of both the AAP and the BJP, with both fielding seven defectors each. The Congress has given tickets to four turncoats while the SAD has fielded two. And at least 60 percent of all these defections have taken place…

Newslaundry · Jun 1, 2024

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters will decide the fate of 904 candidates contesting 57 seats in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024

Rajnath Singh slams Charanjit Singh Channi over remarks on Poonch terror attack

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticizes Congress for politicizing armed forces, highlights BJP achievements in public rallies ahead of elections in Odisha

The Hindu · May 8, 2024