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 second day of the Budget debate in Parliament saw heated exchanges between the Opposition and BJP, as they clashed over the fiscal plan presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Opposition member Charanjit Singh Channi accused the government of putting its own interests above the country's and questioned why there couldn't be a legal guarantee for MSP. Meanwhile, BJP minister Piyush Goyal praised the Budget, with fellow party member Baijayant Panda defending Sitharaman against criticism of her qualifications and highlighting the positive impact of the government's fiscal management on job creation and employability.
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.
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The Lok Sabha was stalled for over 30 minutes after a heated exchange between Congress member Charanjit Singh Channi and BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu. The argument, which got personal, resulted in Chairman Sandhya Ray expunging remarks from both members. While Channi spoke about former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination, Bittu responded by saying his grandfather sacrificed his life for the country, not for the Congress. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked for a review of both speeches, stating that any statement that goes against Parliamentary traditions should be removed. Speaker Om Birla emphasized that no member, especially a minister, should insult or disgrace the House.
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.
During a heated discussion on the union budget in the Lok Sabha, former Punjab chief minister and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi targeted his former party colleague and current union minister of state, Ravneet Singh Bittu. Channi took a dig at Bittu, saying his late father was a martyr but actually died the day he joined the BJP. The tense face-off between the two politicians was caught on camera and has sparked a debate on social media.
A video of a food vendor in Chandigarh allegedly using diesel to cook "parathas" has sparked anger and demands for investigation from the Indian food regulatory authority. However, the owner of the stall, Channi Singh, has clarified that the video was meant as a spoof by a blogger and they only use edible oil in their cooking. The blogger, Amanpreet Singh, has also apologized and clarified that the parathas were indeed cooked in cooking oil. This incident has highlighted the power of social media and the need for responsible content creation and consumption.
The Congress party has released its latest list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, including some notable names such as former JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, Punjab MLA Sukhpal Khaira, and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjeet Channi. The party has also decided to field Udit Raj from northwest Delhi constituency and has expressed confidence in their ability to take on their opponents, including BJP's Manoj Tiwari. As a media outlet, The Quint emphasizes the importance of being accountable to their audience and invites them to become active members in shaping their journalism.