During a debate in Lok Sabha, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi spoke out against the detention of an elected MP under the National Security Act (NSA), stating that it was part of an "undeclared emergency" by the Centre. While he didn't name anyone, BJP leaders accused him of referring to the detained radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh. This sparked heated reactions from the BJP, with Union Minister Giriraj Singh calling it an attack on the integrity of India. BJP MP Dinesh Sharma demanded the expulsion of Channi from Congress.
After Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi's remarks in support of Amritpal Singh, who was detained under the NSA, the party has clarified that his views do not align with their stance. The BJP has strongly criticised Channi's comments, stating that he was defending a person with separatist ideologies. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla questioned the Congress' support for separatists and terrorists, citing examples such as Yakub Memon, Afzal Guru, and 26/11 attackers.
The Congress party has distanced itself from comments made by its own MP, Charanjit Singh Channi, who compared the imprisonment of Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh to a state of emergency. Jairam Ramesh, the party's general secretary, emphasized that Channi's views are personal and do not represent the party's position. Channi had earlier asserted that Amritpal's incarceration mirrors an emergency-like scenario and called for his participation in parliamentary proceedings. Amritpal Singh had won the Khadoor Sahib seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate, defeating a Congress candidate with a significant margin.
Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi has taken aim at the ruling party, criticizing the detainment of Amritpal Singh under the National Security Act. Channi accused the government of imposing an "undeclared emergency," highlighting the fact that Amritpal was democratically elected by 20 lakh Indian voters. Singh, who leads the "Waris Punjab De" group, was arrested last year after evading authorities for a month. Channi's comments have sparked controversy, as he suggests that Amritpal's imprisonment is an overreach by the government.
Harpreet Singh, the brother of pro-Khalistan MP Amritpal Singh, was arrested by Punjab Police along with another person for possession of four grams of methamphetamine. The police had videographed the arrest and confirmed that Harpreet Singh was under the influence of drugs at the time. Amritpal Singh, who first gained attention for his anti-drug campaign, won the Lok Sabha elections with the highest margin in Punjab but has faced controversy for making provocative pro-Khalistan statements. He was eventually arrested for anti-national activities and is currently under the National Security Act (NSA).
Amritpal Singh's lawyer, Rajdev Singh Khalsa, has outlined their legal strategy following Singh's arrest for alleged drug offenses. He strongly believes that the government will have to grant relief to Singh due to the public support and the flaws in his arrest. Despite his victory in the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat, Singh remains in jail, and his lawyer and wife have visited him to continue fighting for his release. This adds to the political turmoil in Punjab and highlights the Congress's strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Amritpal Singh, the chief of a Sikh outfit currently lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from the 'Panthic' seat of Khadoor Sahib in Punjab. Despite being in prison, Singh's nomination process and campaigning will be carried out by his legal counsel, bringing attention to the issues of Sikh prisoners and drug menace in the state. With this development, the Khadoor Sahib seat has become a high-profile one for the upcoming polls in Punjab.
The Punjab government has facilitated detained pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh to file his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by his uncle challenging his detention under the National Security Act, as the state has already complied with the prayers made in the petition. Singh, the head of separatist group "Waris Punjab De," plans to contest as an independent candidate from Punjab's Sri Khadoor Sahib constituency.
The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha election 2024 saw a voter turnout of 61%, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sunita Kejriwal campaigning for their parties in Goa and Delhi. The Congress' Central Election Committee is also set to discuss candidates for Amethi and Raebareli in a meeting today. Meanwhile, popular TV actor Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Sodhi in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', has gone missing. In other news, Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh has agreed to contest the Lok Sabha polls as an independent candidate.
Amritpal Singh, a resident of Amritsar, was shot and killed by terrorists in Srinagar, while another person was critically injured. The area has been sealed off and an investigation is underway. This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of non-locals in Kashmir. In other news, a travel guide has been released to help people plan their pilgrimage to Ayodhya and there are new conditions to be aware of for visa-free travel to Iran. In inspiring news, Rajdeep Kaur has become the first Punjabi woman to drive a fuel tanker in Italy, breaking stereotypes. And finally, a heartwarming video of Kashmiri twin sisters has gone viral, showcasing their love and bond.