India

PM Modi greets new Punjab Chief Minister Channi

Darpan News Desk IANS, 20 Sep, 2021 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted new Punjab Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi, the first Dalit who is at the helm in Punjab now.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shri Charanjit Singh Channi Ji over Twitter.

Congratulations to Shri Charanjit Singh Channi Ji on being sworn-in as Punjab’s Chief Minister. Will continue to work with the Punjab government for the betterment of the people of Punjab.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2021

Channi took oath of office along with his two deputies -- one a Jat Sikh and another belonging to the Hindu community -- at a simple ceremony here in the Punjab capital that was delayed for 20 minutes owing to the late arrival of party leader Rahul Gandhi.

Three-time legislator from the Chamkaur Sahib assembly constituency in Rupnagar district, Channi had joined the Congress in 2012 and was holding the portfolios of Technical Education, Industrial Training, Employment Generation and Tourism and Cultural Affairs in the outgoing Amarinder Singh cabinet.

Prev Next

MORE India ARTICLES

20-Feet Plastic Ravana Effigy Won't Burn, But Dismantled In Noida

The effigy, which has been raised using 500 kg plastic waste, is installed at the Noida Stadium in Sector 21-A and would be disposed at a cement kiln later, Noida Authority officials said.

20-Feet Plastic Ravana Effigy Won't Burn, But Dismantled In Noida

Folk Singer's Live-In Partner Was Against Her Political Interests: Police

The Raagini singer was gunned down on the night of October 1 near her residence in Greater Noida by two unidentified assailants.

Folk Singer's Live-In Partner Was Against Her Political Interests: Police

‘Azaan' At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Triggers Controversy

The organisers says it was was in line with the "communal harmony" theme chosen by the committee for this year.

‘Azaan' At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Triggers Controversy

Not A Single Life Lost To Dengue This Year In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

As part of the campaign, people are expected to devote 10 minutes at 10 am every Sunday for 10 weeks to ensure that there is no stagnant water in their homes which could allow breeding of mosquitoes.

Not A Single Life Lost To Dengue This Year In Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Respect Personal Liberty: Congress On Reports Of Rahul Gandhi’s Visit Abroad

Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra are being held on October 21. "In India's democratic tradition, there is a difference between personal and public life and personal liberty has always been respected," Congress said.