Charanjit Singh Channi was today sworn in as the new chief minister of Punjab along with two deputies, OP Soni and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. He was administered the oath by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit at the Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mr Channi, who is known to be close to Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, succeeds Amarinder Singh who resigned on Saturday.
Mr Channi was chosen after at least two other candidates opted out of the race. Ambika Soni, who was the party's first pick, reportedly rejected the offer stressing that a Sikh leader should become the chief minister.
Here are the LIVE updates on the Punjab Congress Crisis:
Sep 20, 2021 13:59 (IST)
"Conspiracy To Rob Dalit Votes": BJP Leader As Charanjit Channi Becomes Chief Minister
A conspiracy is being hatched to rob Dalit votes by appointing a Dalit Chief Minister (in Punjab), said Punjab BJP in-charge Dushyant Gautam, according to news agency ANI. "It seems that this is Congress' old habit. They think that by appointing a CM for 3-4 months, they'll get entire vote bank of Dalits. This is all for show," he was quoted as saying.
"Congress has done this before as well. They get the votes of Dalits but they place their own leaders for governance. When it comes to respecting Dalits, they're insulted and thrown out of party. This happened in case of Dr BR Ambedkar," he added.
Sep 20, 2021 13:19 (IST)
"I'm Representative Of Common Man, Not Of The Rich": Charanjit Singh Channi
"Rahul Gandhi has given me opportunity to serve people. I am a "aam aadmi". I'm representative of common man, the farmer, and anyone who is oppressed. I am not a representative of the rich. Those who do sand mining and other such activities, don't come and meet me...I am not your representative. Punjab is an farming-dominant state. I am with the farmers," says Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
Sep 20, 2021 13:06 (IST)
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi Addresses Media
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi addresses the media for the first time after his swearing-in ceremony.
Sep 20, 2021 11:28 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi Arrives At Raj Bhawan To Attend Oath Ceremony
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at Raj Bhawan to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Charanjit Singh Channi.
Sep 20, 2021 11:25 (IST)
SS Randhawa, OP Soni Take Oath As Deputy Chief Ministers Of Punjab
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Punjab.
Sep 20, 2021 10:45 (IST)
Charanjit Singh Channi Arrives At Raj Bhawan For Oath Ceremony
Chief Minister-designate Charanjeet Singh Channi has reached Raj Bhawan for his swearing-in ceremony. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, state in-charge Harish Rawat and senior party leader Sunil Jakhar have also arrived, besides other MLAs of the party.
