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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Short description|Indian politician (born 1963)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Charanjit Singh Channi  
| name                = Charanjit Singh Channi
| image              = Charanjit Singh Channi Official portrait 2017.jpg
| image              = Charanjit Singh Channi (cropped).png<!-- DO NOT ADD/REPLACE with a COPYRIGHT IMAGE uploaded at COMMONS-->
| caption            = Photo for referance
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1963|3|12|df=y}}<ref name="punjabassembly.nic.in"/>
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1963|3|1|df=y}}<ref name="punjabassembly.nic.in"/>
| birth_place        = [[Chamkaur, Punjab]], India
| birth_place        = [[Mohali district|Chamkaur Sahib]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]]
| residence          = [[Kharar, SAS Nagar]], Mohali
| residence          = [[Kharar, SAS Nagar]], Mohali
| office1            = [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|Cabinet Minister]], [[Government of Punjab (India)|Government of Punjab]]
| office              = 16th [[List of chief ministers of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister of Punjab]]
| 1blankname1        =
| 1namedata1          =
| term_start1        = 16 March 2017
| office2            = [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Member of the Legislative Assembly, Punjab]]
| constituency2      = [[Chamkaur Sahib Assembly Constituency|Chamkaur Sahib]]
| term_start2        = 2007
| predecessor2        = Satwant Kaur
| successor          =
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| spouse              = Kamaljit Kaur
| children            = Navjit Singh, Rhythmjit Singh
| education          = B.A, L.L.B and MBA
| website            =
| office3            = [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly]]
| term3              = 11 December 2015 – 11 November 2016
| predecessor3        = [[Sunil Kumar Jakhar]]
| successor3          = [[H. S. Phoolka|Harvinder Singh Phoolka]]
| office              = [[List of chief ministers of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister-designate of Punjab]]
| order              =  
| order              =  
| termstart          = TBD
| termstart          = 20 September 2021
| term_end            = 16 March 2022
| governor            = [[Banwarilal Purohit]]
| governor            = [[Banwarilal Purohit]]
| succeeding        = [[Amarinder Singh]]
| date                = 19 September
| year                = 2021
| source              = http://punjabassembly.nic.in/index.php/ministers/knowyourminister/8/
| source              = http://punjabassembly.nic.in/index.php/ministers/knowyourminister/8/
| deputy              = *[[Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa]]
*[[Om Parkash Soni]]
| predecessor        = [[Amarinder Singh]]
| successor          = [[Bhagwant Mann]]
{{Collapsed infobox section begin|Additional Ministries}}
| 1blankname1        = [[Channi ministry|Ministry and Departments]]
| 1namedata1          = *Conservation of Land and Water.
*Civil Aviation.
*Justice
*Excise.
*General Administration.
*Hospitality.
*Tourism & Cultural Affairs.
*Mining and Geology
*Investment Promotion.
*Information & Public Relations.
*Legal & Legislative Affairs.
*Personnel.
*Environment.
*Vigilance.
*Power.
'''''Other departments not allocated to any Minister vest with the Chief Minister.'''''
| term_start1        = 20 September 2021
| term_end1          = 16 March 2022
| predecessor1        = [[Amarinder Singh]]
| successor1          = [[Bhagwant Mann]]
{{Collapsed infobox section end}}
| office2            = [[List of leaders of the house in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|Leader of the House of the <br />Punjab Legislative Assembly]]
| governor2          = [[Banwarilal Purohit]]
| 1blankname2        = Speaker
| 1namedata2          = [[Rana K. P. Singh|Rana Kanwar Pal Singh]]
| 2blankname2        = Deputy Leader
| 2namedata2          = *[[Om Parkash Soni]]
*[[Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa]]
| termstart2          = 20 September 2021
| termend2            = 16 March 2022
| predecessor2        = [[Amarinder Singh]]
| successor2          = [[Bhagwant Mann]]
| office3            = [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency3      = [[Chamkaur Sahib Assembly Constituency|Chamkaur Sahib]]
| term_start3        = 30 January 2007
| term_end3          = 16 March 2022
| predecessor3        = [[Satwant Kaur]]
| successor3          = [[Charanjit Singh (politician)]]
| office4            = [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|Cabinet Minister]], [[Government of Punjab (India)|Government of Punjab]]
| 2blankname4        = Ministry
| 2namedata4          = * Technical Education & Industrial Training.
* Employment Generation.
* Tourism and Cultural Affairs
| governor4          = [[V. P. Singh Badnore]]<br />[[Banwarilal Purohit]]
| 1blankname4        = Chief Minister
| 1namedata4          = [[Amarinder Singh]]
| term_start4        = 16 March 2017
| term_end4          = 18 September 2021
| office5            = [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly]]
| term5              = 11 December 2015 – 11 November 2016
| predecessor5        = [[Sunil Kumar Jakhar]]
| successor5          = [[H. S. Phoolka|Harvinder Singh Phoolka]]
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| spouse              = Dr. Kamaljit Kaur
| children            = 2 sons
| alma_mater          = [[Panjab University]] (B.A., L.L.B.) and [[Punjab Technical University]] (MBA)
| signature          = Charanjit Singh Channi signature.svg
| website            =
| termend            =
}}
}}
'''Charanjit Singh Channi''' (born 1 March 1963)<ref name="punjabassembly.nic.in">{{cite web|url=http://punjabassembly.nic.in/index.php/ministers/knowyourminister/8/|title=Punjab Legislative Assembly - Charanjit Singh Channi|accessdate=19 September 2021}}</ref> is an Indian politician and the [[Chief minister (India)|Chief Minister]]-designate of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref name="toi">{{cite web|date=19 September 2021|title=Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the new Punjab chief minister|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/who-is-charanjit-singh-channi-new-punjab-chief-minister/articleshow/86342151.cms|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=19 September 2021}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="toi" /> He was previously Minister of Technical Education and Training under [[Amarinder Singh]] and [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|leader of the opposition]] in the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]].<ref name="toi" />
'''Charanjit Singh Channi''' (born 1 March 1963)<ref name="punjabassembly.nic.in">{{cite web|url=http://punjabassembly.nic.in/index.php/ministers/knowyourminister/8/|title=Punjab Legislative Assembly - Charanjit Singh Channi|access-date=19 September 2021}}</ref> is an Indian politician and the former [[Chief minister (India)|Chief Minister]] of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. He is a member of the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="toi">{{cite web|date=19 September 2021|title=Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the new Punjab chief minister|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/who-is-charanjit-singh-channi-new-punjab-chief-minister/articleshow/86342151.cms|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=19 September 2021}}</ref> He was also Minister of Technical Education and Training in [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry]] and [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|leader of the opposition]] in the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]].<ref name="toi" /> He was the first [[dalit]] to be [[List of chief ministers of Punjab (India)|CM of Punjab]] for 111 days.<ref>{{cite web | title=channi: Charanjit Channi: Star for 111 days, Dalit leader now back to humdrum politics | website=The Times of India | date=2022-03-10 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/charanjit-channi-star-for-111-days-dalit-leader-now-back-to-humdrum-politics/articleshow/90129302.cms | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>
 
==Early life and education==
Channi was born in the village of Makrauna Kalan, [[Punjab]].<ref name="toi" /> He studied law at [[Panjab University]] and has an [[MBA]] from [[PTU Jalandhar]].<ref name="toi" /> He belongs to the [[Dalit]] [[Sikh]] community.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/charanjit-singh-channi-is-punjab-s-first-dalit-cm-101632081902941.html|title=Charanjit Singh Channi is Punjab's first Dalit CM|work=Hindustan Times|date=20 September 2021|access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Niranjankumar | first=Nivedita | title=No, This Is Not Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi Getting Baptised | website=BOOM Live | date=8 October 2021 | url=https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/politics/no-this-is-not-punjab-cm-charanjit-singh-channi-getting-baptised-15045 | access-date=8 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/punjab-gets-its-first-dalit-cm-in-charanjit-singh-channi/cid/1831427|title=CPunjab gets its first Dalit CM in Charanjit Singh Channi|work=Telegraph India|date=20 September 2021|access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modis-message-to-charanjit-channi-punjabs-first-dalit-sikh-chief-minister-2546960|title=PM's Message To Charanjit Channi, Punjab's First Dalit Sikh Chief Minister|work=NDTV|date=20 September 2021|access-date=20 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/in-charanjit-singh-channi-punjab-gets-its-first-dalit-chief-minister/article36548955.ece|title=Punjab gets its first Dalit Chief Minister in Charanjit Singh Channi|work=The Hindu|date=20 September 2021|access-date=20 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/after-day-of-drama-channi-is-punjabs-first-dalit-sikh-cm/articleshow/86354445.cms|title=After day of drama, Channi is Punjab's first Dalit Sikh CM|work=The Times of India|date=20 September 2021|access-date=20 September 2021}}</ref> He is currently pursuing [[PhD]] from [[Panjab University]] [[Chandigarh]] in topic related to Indian National Congress with Professor Emanual Nahar as his guide.<ref>{{cite web | title=Charanjit Singh Channi: Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the new Punjab chief minister - India News | website=The Times of India | date=19 September 2021 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/who-is-charanjit-singh-channi-new-punjab-chief-minister/articleshow/86342151.cms | access-date=23 September 2021}}</ref>
 
==Early political career==
===Kharar municipal council===
Channi started his political career as a municipal councillor from a ward in [[Kharar, SAS Nagar|Kharar]] and was elected as the president of the Kharar municipal council in 2002.<ref>{{cite web | last=Standard | first=Business | title=Charanjit Singh Channi - 27th CM of Punjab | website=Business Standard | date=1963-03-01 | url=https://www.business-standard.com/about/who-is-charanjit-singh-channi#collapse | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>
 
===Leader of opposition===
Channi was [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|leader of opposition]] in the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] from 2015 to 2016.<ref name="toi" />
 
===Cabinet minister===
He was Minister of Technical Education and Training in [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry]].<ref name="toi" />
 
==Chief Minister of Punjab==
{{Main|Channi ministry}}
In September 2021, he succeeded Captain [[Amarinder Singh]] as [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister of Punjab]] after the latter's [[2021 Indian Punjab political crisis|resignation]]. <ref name="toi" /><ref>{{cite web | last=Bhardwaj | first=Bipin | title=Charanjit Singh Channi to be next Punjab Chief Minister | website=National Herald | date=19 September 2021 | url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/india/charanjit-singh-channi-to-be-next-punjab-chief-minister | access-date=23 September 2021}}</ref> He is the first [[Dalit]] [[Sikh]] Chief Minister of Punjab.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/charanjit-singh-channi-punjabs-first-dalit-sikh-chief-minister-know-all-about-him/814132|title=Charanjit Singh Channi: Punjab's first Sikh Chief Minister - Know all about him|work=Times Now|date=20 September 2021|access-date=22 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://theprint.in/politics/as-charanjit-channi-takes-oath-as-punjabs-1stsikh-cm-a-look-at-other-dalit-cms-of-india/736380/|title=As Charanjit Channi takes oath as Punjab's 1st Dalit Sikh CM, a look at past Dalit CMs of India|work=The Print|date=20 September 2021|access-date=22 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/charanjit-channi-takes-oath-as-first-dalit-cm-of-punjab-amid-fresh-infighting-4969072/|title=Charanjit Channi Takes Oath as First Dalit CM of Punjab Amid Fresh Infighting, Gets 2 Deputies|work=india.com|date=20 September 2021|access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/cong-picks-channi-as-punjab-cm-first-dalit-to-get-the-top-spot-in-state-121091900789_1.html|title=Cong picks Channi as Punjab CM, first Dalit to get the top spot in state|work=Business Standard|date=20 September 2021|access-date=5 October 2021}}</ref>  Commentators suggested that Punjab's large Dalit population and attempts by other parties to appeal to it may have influenced Congress's choice of Channi as Singh's successor.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sharma|first=Manraj Grewal|date=21 September 2021|title=Explained: Five reasons why Congress chose Charanjit Singh Channi as the next Punjab CM|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-congress-chose-charanjit-singh-channi-as-next-punjab-cm-7519837/}}</ref><ref name="hindu2021">{{Cite news|last=Vasudeva|first=Vikas|date=25 September 2021|title=Charanjit Singh Channi {{!}} The common man CM|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/charanjit-singh-channi-the-common-man-cm/article36670902.ece|access-date=26 September 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
On 26 September fifteen new ministers were sworn in; several ministers from the [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry]] were retained.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 September 2021|title=Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi carries out first cabinet expansion|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/punjab-cm-charanjit-singh-channi-carries-out-first-cabinet-expansion/article36680595.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926125710/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/punjab-cm-charanjit-singh-channi-carries-out-first-cabinet-expansion/article36680595.ece |archive-date=2021-09-26 |access-date=26 September 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=26 September 2021|title=Cabinet expansion: Punjab govt wears a new look under Charanjit Singh Channi|work=mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cabinet-expansion-punjab-govt-wears-a-new-look-under-charanjit-singh-channi-11632656056864.html}}</ref>
 
Soon after taking office, Channi made several policy announcements. On 21 September he promised action concerning a [[2015 Guru Granth Sahib desecration controversy|sacrilege case]] and said that the electricity bills of water works schemes would be waived and connections would be restored.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 September 2021|title=Justice in Bargari sacrilege soon: Charanjit Singh Channi vows at Chamkaur Sahib|work=Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/justice-in-bargari-sacrilege-soon-charanjit-singh-channi-vows-at-chamkaur-sahib/articleshow/86391092.cms}}</ref> On 23 September he stated "Class D" government jobs would be regularised; they were previously outsourced.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kaur|first=Deepkamal|date=23 September 2021|title=Regular jobs for 'Class D' staff: Punjab CM Channi|work=The Tribune|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/regular-jobs-for-class-d-staff-punjab-cm-channi-315348}}</ref> In November 2021, Channi inaugurated his dream project ''Dastaan-e-Shahadat theme park'' at [[Chamkaur Sahib]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Chamkaur Sahib: CM, guv open ‘Dastan-e-Shahadat’ theme park | website=Hindustan Times | date=2021-11-20 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chamkaur-sahib-cm-guv-open-dastan-e-shahadat-theme-park-101637350940255.html | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>
 
On 24 December 2021, Channi approved setting up Punjab State Commission for General Category.<ref>{{cite web | title=charanjit singh channi: Punjab cabinet approves setting up State General Category Commission for unreserved classes: Charanjit Singh Channi | website=The Times of India | date=2021-12-24 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-cabinet-approves-setting-up-state-general-category-commission-for-unreserved-classes-charanjit-singh-channi/articleshow/88472067.cms | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> Congress leader Navjot Dahiya was appointed its first chairman.<ref>{{cite web | author=The Tribune India | title=Dr Dahiya assumes charge as head of general category panel | website=The Tribune | date=2022-01-08 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/dr-dahiya-assumes-charge-as-head-of-gen-category-panel-359294 | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> On 30 December 2021, Channi started free bus travel for students.<ref>{{cite web | title=Free Bus Ride For Punjab Students | website=The Times of India | date=2021-12-30 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/free-bus-ride-for-punjab-students/articleshow/88577614.cms | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>
 
===5 January 2022 episode===
On 5 January 2022, in [[Firozpur district]] PM [[Narendra Modi]]'s cavalcade was stranded for 15-20 Minutes on flyover as protesting farmers blocked the Moga-Firozpur highway near Piarenana village far away while he was en route to [[Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Desk | first=Outlook Web | title=PM Modi's 'Security Lapse' In Punjab Isn't The First, Here Are Other Breaches In The Past | website=Outlook India | date=2022-01-08 | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-pm-modis-security-lapse-isnt-the-first-here-are-major-pms-security-in-the-past/408766 | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Sharma | first=Aman | title=Inside Story: What Transpired at the Ferozepur Flyover Where PM Modi Got Stuck for 20 Mins | website=News18 | date=2022-01-06 | url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/inside-story-what-transpired-at-the-ferozepur-flyover-where-pm-modi-got-stuck-for-20-mins-4627676.html | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> Criticized by [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], Channi denied any security lapse and stated he will recite [[Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra]] for PM's safety.<ref>{{cite web | title=Security breach in PM's convoy: Channi uses Sardar Patel's quote to target Modi | website=The New Indian Express | date=2022-01-09 | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/jan/09/security-breach-in-pms-convoy-channi-uses-sardar-patels-quote-to-target-modi-2404831.html | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> In February 2022, Channi alleged he was taken revenge by Modi for denying permission for his helicopter to fly from Chandigarh.<ref>{{cite web | title=Channi on helicopter row: Is PM Modi exacting his revenge? | website=India Today | date=2022-02-15 | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/punjab-assembly-polls-2022/story/punjab-polls-cm-charanjit-singh-channi-helicopter-row-pm-modi-1913183-2022-02-15 | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>
 
===2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election===
At the end of the legislative assembly term, Channi was appointed as the Chief Ministerial candidate of Congress for the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. [[Navjot Singh Sidhu]] was the other contender expecting to be the CM candidate.<ref name="Congress CM">{{cite news |last1=Sareen |first1=Aneesha |title=Charanjit Singh Channi to be Congress CM face in Punjab, announces Rahul Gandhi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/punjab-assembly-election/rahul-gandhi-announces-punjab-assembly-election-cm-candidate-congress-channi-navjot-sindhu-101644143384134.html |access-date=2 March 2022 |author2=Poulomi Ghosh |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=6 February 2022}}</ref> The official campaign was named ''Sada Channi, Sada CM'' (Our Channi, Our CM).<ref>{{cite web | title=With announcement of CM face, Congress changes poll strategy in Punjab | website=India Today | date=2022-02-06 | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/punjab-assembly-polls-2022/story/with-announcement-of-cm-face-congress-changes-poll-strategy-in-punjab-1909613-2022-02-06 | access-date=2022-03-26}}</ref> Official campaign song ''Channi Karda Masle Hal'' by singer Surmandeep Mansa was launched in February 2022.<ref>{{cite web | title=Congress releases new campaign song for Channi after official announcement | website=Hindustan Times | date=2022-02-06 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/punjab-assembly-election/congress-releases-new-campaign-song-for-channi-after-official-announcement-101644168617423.html | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>


==Early life, education and personal life==
He contested the [[2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election]] from [[Chamkaur Sahib Assembly Constituency|Chamkaur Sahib]] and [[Bhadaur Assembly Constituency|Bhadaur]] legislative assembly constituencies, but lost both the seats to his opponents from the [[Aam Aadmi Party]].<ref name="Hindustan Times 10 March 2022">{{cite news |title=Punjab assembly election 2022: In setback to Congress, CM Channi loses from both seats |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/punjab-assembly-election/punjab-polls-in-setback-to-congress-cm-channi-loses-from-both-seats-101646902901759.html |access-date=10 March 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=10 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> On 11 March 2022, Channi submitted his resignation to Governor.<ref>{{cite web | author=The Tribune India | title=Charanjit Singh Channi resigns as Chief Minister; Punjab Assembly dissolved | website=The Tribune | date=2022-03-11 | url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/punjab-cm-channi-submits-resignation-to-governor-376953 | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> On 21 March 2022, He met and congratulated his successor [[Bhagwant Mann]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Punjab: Charanjit Singh Channi meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh | website=ANI News | date=2022-03-21 | url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/punjab-charanjit-singh-channi-meets-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-in-chandigarh20220321151436/ | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>
Channi is a member of the [[Dalit]] community.<ref name="toi" /> He was born in the village of Makrona Kalan.<ref name="toi" /> He read law at [[Panjab University]] and has an [[MBA]] from [[PTU Jalandhar]].<ref name="toi" />


He is married and has two children.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sharma|first=Manraj Grewal|date=19 September 2021|title=Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the man all set to be next Punjab CM?|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/who-is-charanjit-singh-channi-next-punjab-cm-7519588/}}</ref>
==Electoral performance==
===2012 assembly election, Chamkaur Sahib===
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{{#section:Chamkaur Sahib Assembly Constituency|Assembly Election 2012}}


==Political career==
===2017 assembly election, Chamkaur Sahib===
Channi was [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly|leader of opposition]] in the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] from 2015 to 2016.<ref name="toi" /> In 2017, he was appointed Minister of Technical Education and Industrial Training in the [[Second Amarinder Singh ministry|second Amarinder Singh ministry]].<ref name="toi" />
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In September 2021, he succeeded Captain [[Amarinder Singh]] as [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister of Punjab]] after the latter's resignation.<ref name="toi" /> He is the first Dalit Sikh Chief Minister of Punjab.<ref name="toi" />
===2022 assembly election, Chamkaur Sahib===
==Controversies==
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In 2018 a video showed Channi flipping a coin to choose between two candidates to be lecturer. The [[BJP]] and [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] called on voters to remove him. The minister said that both candidates were equal and suggested the toss themselves.<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/punjab-minister-charanjit-singh-channi-flips-coin-to-make-a-decision-caught-on-camera-1812293 "Punjab Minister Charanjit Singh Channi Flips Coin To Make A Decision, Caught On Camera"] ''NDTV''</ref>
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Channi is alleged to have constructed an illegal road in an auspicious layout on the advice of his astrologer, which was demolished by the Chandigarh authorities. He also is reported to have followed the advice of his astrologer and ridden an elephant at his home.<ref>[https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/new-punjab-cm-charanjit-singh-channi-believes-astrology-1503009278.html "New Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi believes in astrology"] ''The Statesman''</ref>
===2022 assembly election, Bhadaur===
In [[2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election]] Channi was defeated by [[Labh Singh Ugoke]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-11 |title=Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi, who lost from both seats, resigns as CM |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/punjab-assembly-election/punjab-polls-charanjit-singh-channi-who-lost-from-both-seats-resigns-as-cm-101646986328906.html |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=न्यूज |first1=जैनेंद्र, एबीपी |title=पंजाब सीएम को हराने वाले डॉ. चरणजीत सिंह बोले- आंखों के रास्ते लोगों के दिलों में बनाई जगह |url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/punjab-election-result-aap-candidate-dr-charanjit-singh-journey-who-wins-in-chamkaur-sahib-defeated-cm-charanjit-singh-channi-ann-2079401 |access-date=12 March 2022 |work=www.abplive.com |date=11 March 2022 |language=hi}}</ref>


Sukhpal Khaira of the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] accused Channi and his nephew of involvement in illegal mining. Channi responded that the images cited were from public functions and that his family has no involvement in mining.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/charanjit-singh-channis-nephew-involved-in-illegal-mining-sukhpal-khaira/articleshow/63277784.cms "Charanjit Singh Channi's Nephew involved in illegal mining"] ''NDTV''</ref>
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As the minister of technical education, Channi was accused of recommending the transfer of an [[Indian Administrative Service]] officer "whom he didn't like".<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/punjab-minister-charanjit-singh-channi-is-not-new-to-controversies/story-yC58xmZEZvVHQpWDBLCFrN.html "Punjab minister Charanjit Singh Channi is not new to controversies"] ''Hindustan Times''</ref> In another case, he was accused of sending obscene messages to a female IAS officer, Kavita Singh.<ref>{{cite web|date=19 September 2021|title=Punjab rebel crisis deepens, #MeToo case against minister Charanjit Singh Channi resurfaces|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/punjab-rebel-crisis-deepens-metoo-case-against-minister-charanjit-singh-channi-resurfaces-987156.html|publisher=[[Deccan Herald]]|accessdate=19 September 2021}}</ref>
==Personal life and image==
Channi is married to Kamaljit Kaur and has two children.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sharma|first=Manraj Grewal|date=19 September 2021|title=Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the man all set to be next Punjab CM?|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/who-is-charanjit-singh-channi-next-punjab-cm-7519588/}}</ref> He is known to follow astrologers for political gains, he illegally constructed a road from a park outside his official residence in Chandigarh to have east facing entry to his house. He rode an elephant in the lawns of his house in Kharar.<ref>{{cite web | last=Vasudeva | first=Ravinder | title=Punjab minister Charanjit Singh Channi is not new to controversies | website=Hindustan Times | date=2018-10-26 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/punjab-minister-charanjit-singh-channi-is-not-new-to-controversies/story-yC58xmZEZvVHQpWDBLCFrN.html | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref> In February 2018, Channi flipped a coin to decide the right candidate for the post of a lecturer.<ref>{{cite web | title=Punjab Minister Charanjit Singh Channi Flips Coin To Make A Decision, Caught On Camera | website=NDTV.com | date=2022-03-10 | url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/punjab-minister-charanjit-singh-channi-flips-coin-to-make-a-decision-caught-on-camera-1812293 | access-date=2022-03-24}}</ref>


In 2018, he had sent inappropriate texts to a female IAS officer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/politics/punjab-cong-picks-charanjit-singh-channi-as-new-cm-bjp-recalls-metoo-charges-against-him.html|title=Punjab Cong Picks Charanjit Singh Channi As New CM, BJP Recalls #MeToo Charges Against Him|website=republicworld.com}}</ref> He continued sending vulgar messages, following which the IAS officer escalated the complaint to senior authorities including the chief minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.opindia.com/2018/10/metoo-punjab-cabinet-minister-channi-accused-of-sending-lewd-messages-to-a-female-ias-officer/|title=#MeToo: Punjab cabinet minister Channi accused of sending lewd messages to a female IAS officer|website=opindia.com}}</ref>
==See also==
*[[List of chief ministers of Punjab (India)|List of chief ministers of Punjab]]
*[[Sushilkumar Shinde]]
*[[Jitan Ram Manjhi]]


==References==
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Charanjit Singh Channi
16th Chief Minister of Punjab
In office
20 September 2021 – 16 March 2022
GovernorBanwarilal Purohit
Deputy
Preceded byAmarinder Singh
Succeeded byBhagwant Mann
Additional Ministries
In office
20 September 2021 – 16 March 2022
Ministry and Departments
  • Conservation of Land and Water.
  • Civil Aviation.
  • Justice
  • Excise.
  • General Administration.
  • Hospitality.
  • Tourism & Cultural Affairs.
  • Mining and Geology
  • Investment Promotion.
  • Information & Public Relations.
  • Legal & Legislative Affairs.
  • Personnel.
  • Environment.
  • Vigilance.
  • Power.
Other departments not allocated to any Minister vest with the Chief Minister.
Preceded byAmarinder Singh
Succeeded byBhagwant Mann
Leader of the House of the
Punjab Legislative Assembly
In office
20 September 2021 – 16 March 2022
GovernorBanwarilal Purohit
SpeakerRana Kanwar Pal Singh
Deputy Leader
Preceded byAmarinder Singh
Succeeded byBhagwant Mann
Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
In office
30 January 2007 – 16 March 2022
Preceded bySatwant Kaur
Succeeded byCharanjit Singh (politician)
ConstituencyChamkaur Sahib
Cabinet Minister, Government of Punjab
In office
16 March 2017 – 18 September 2021
GovernorV. P. Singh Badnore
Banwarilal Purohit
Chief MinisterAmarinder Singh
Ministry
  • Technical Education & Industrial Training.
  • Employment Generation.
  • Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly
In office
11 December 2015 – 11 November 2016
Preceded bySunil Kumar Jakhar
Succeeded byHarvinder Singh Phoolka
Personal details
Born (1963-03-12) 12 March 1963 (age 63)[1]
Chamkaur, Punjab, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Dr. Kamaljit Kaur
Children2 sons
ResidenceKharar, SAS Nagar, Mohali
Alma materPanjab University (B.A., L.L.B.) and Punjab Technical University (MBA)
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Charanjit Singh Channi (born 1 March 1963)[1] is an Indian politician and the former Chief Minister of Punjab. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.[2] He was also Minister of Technical Education and Training in Second Amarinder Singh ministry and leader of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly.[2] He was the first dalit to be CM of Punjab for 111 days.[3]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Channi was born in the village of Makrauna Kalan, Punjab.[2] He studied law at Panjab University and has an MBA from PTU Jalandhar.[2] He belongs to the Dalit Sikh community.[4][5][6][7][8][9] He is currently pursuing PhD from Panjab University Chandigarh in topic related to Indian National Congress with Professor Emanual Nahar as his guide.[10]

Early political career[edit | edit source]

Kharar municipal council[edit | edit source]

Channi started his political career as a municipal councillor from a ward in Kharar and was elected as the president of the Kharar municipal council in 2002.[11]

Leader of opposition[edit | edit source]

Channi was leader of opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2016.[2]

Cabinet minister[edit | edit source]

He was Minister of Technical Education and Training in Second Amarinder Singh ministry.[2]

Chief Minister of Punjab[edit | edit source]

Main article: Channi ministry

In September 2021, he succeeded Captain Amarinder Singh as Chief Minister of Punjab after the latter's resignation. [2][12] He is the first Dalit Sikh Chief Minister of Punjab.[13][14][15][16] Commentators suggested that Punjab's large Dalit population and attempts by other parties to appeal to it may have influenced Congress's choice of Channi as Singh's successor.[17][18]

On 26 September fifteen new ministers were sworn in; several ministers from the Second Amarinder Singh ministry were retained.[19][20]

Soon after taking office, Channi made several policy announcements. On 21 September he promised action concerning a sacrilege case and said that the electricity bills of water works schemes would be waived and connections would be restored.[21] On 23 September he stated "Class D" government jobs would be regularised; they were previously outsourced.[22] In November 2021, Channi inaugurated his dream project Dastaan-e-Shahadat theme park at Chamkaur Sahib.[23]

On 24 December 2021, Channi approved setting up Punjab State Commission for General Category.[24] Congress leader Navjot Dahiya was appointed its first chairman.[25] On 30 December 2021, Channi started free bus travel for students.[26]

5 January 2022 episode[edit | edit source]

On 5 January 2022, in Firozpur district PM Narendra Modi's cavalcade was stranded for 15-20 Minutes on flyover as protesting farmers blocked the Moga-Firozpur highway near Piarenana village far away while he was en route to Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial.[27][28] Criticized by Bharatiya Janata Party, Channi denied any security lapse and stated he will recite Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra for PM's safety.[29] In February 2022, Channi alleged he was taken revenge by Modi for denying permission for his helicopter to fly from Chandigarh.[30]

2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election[edit | edit source]

At the end of the legislative assembly term, Channi was appointed as the Chief Ministerial candidate of Congress for the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Navjot Singh Sidhu was the other contender expecting to be the CM candidate.[31] The official campaign was named Sada Channi, Sada CM (Our Channi, Our CM).[32] Official campaign song Channi Karda Masle Hal by singer Surmandeep Mansa was launched in February 2022.[33]

He contested the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election from Chamkaur Sahib and Bhadaur legislative assembly constituencies, but lost both the seats to his opponents from the Aam Aadmi Party.[34] On 11 March 2022, Channi submitted his resignation to Governor.[35] On 21 March 2022, He met and congratulated his successor Bhagwant Mann.[36]

Electoral performance[edit | edit source]

2012 assembly election, Chamkaur Sahib[edit | edit source]

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Assembly Election, 2012: Chamkaur Sahib
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Charanjit Singh Channi 54,640 41.26
SAD Jagmeet Kaur 50,981 38.50
PPoP Gurpreet Singh 13,408 10.12
BSP Rajinder Singh 9,164 6.92
IND Haripal 2,877 2.17
Majority 3,659 2.76
Turnout 1,32,430 79.78
INC hold Swing

2017 assembly election, Chamkaur Sahib[edit | edit source]

This section is transcluded from Chamkaur Sahib Assembly Constituency. (edit | history)
Assembly Election, 2017: Chamkaur Sahib
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Charanjit Singh Channi 61,060 42.00
AAP Dr. Charanjit Singh 48,752 33.53
SAD Justice Nirmal Singh 31,452 21.63
BSP Rajinder Singh 1,610 1.11
NOTA None of the above 911 0.63
Majority 12,308 8.47
Turnout 1,45,399 77.78
Registered electors 186,932
INC hold Swing

2022 assembly election, Chamkaur Sahib[edit | edit source]

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Assembly Election, 2022: Chamkaur Sahib
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AAP Dr. Charanjit Singh 70,248 47.6
INC Charanjit Singh Channi[37] 62,306 42.22
SAD(A) Lakhvir Singh 6,974 4.73
BSP Harmohan Singh Sandhu 3,802 2.58
BJP Darshan Singh Shivjot 2,514 1.7 New
NOTA None of the above 713 0.48
Majority 7,942 5.38
Turnout 1,47,571
Registered electors 1,97,330
AAP gain from INC Swing

2022 assembly election, Bhadaur[edit | edit source]

In 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election Channi was defeated by Labh Singh Ugoke.[38][39]

This section is transcluded from Bhadaur Assembly Constituency. (edit | history)


Personal life and image[edit | edit source]

Channi is married to Kamaljit Kaur and has two children.[40] He is known to follow astrologers for political gains, he illegally constructed a road from a park outside his official residence in Chandigarh to have east facing entry to his house. He rode an elephant in the lawns of his house in Kharar.[41] In February 2018, Channi flipped a coin to decide the right candidate for the post of a lecturer.[42]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Punjab Legislative Assembly - Charanjit Singh Channi". Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the new Punjab chief minister". The Times of India. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "channi: Charanjit Channi: Star for 111 days, Dalit leader now back to humdrum politics". The Times of India. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Charanjit Singh Channi is Punjab's first Dalit CM". Hindustan Times. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  5. ↑ Niranjankumar, Nivedita (8 October 2021). "No, This Is Not Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi Getting Baptised". BOOM Live. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "CPunjab gets its first Dalit CM in Charanjit Singh Channi". Telegraph India. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "PM's Message To Charanjit Channi, Punjab's First Dalit Sikh Chief Minister". NDTV. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Punjab gets its first Dalit Chief Minister in Charanjit Singh Channi". The Hindu. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "After day of drama, Channi is Punjab's first Dalit Sikh CM". The Times of India. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  10. ↑ "Charanjit Singh Channi: Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the new Punjab chief minister - India News". The Times of India. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  11. ↑ Standard, Business (1 March 1963). "Charanjit Singh Channi - 27th CM of Punjab". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 March 2022. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ Bhardwaj, Bipin (19 September 2021). "Charanjit Singh Channi to be next Punjab Chief Minister". National Herald. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  13. ↑ "Charanjit Singh Channi: Punjab's first Sikh Chief Minister - Know all about him". Times Now. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  14. ↑ "As Charanjit Channi takes oath as Punjab's 1st Dalit Sikh CM, a look at past Dalit CMs of India". The Print. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Charanjit Channi Takes Oath as First Dalit CM of Punjab Amid Fresh Infighting, Gets 2 Deputies". india.com. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  16. ↑ "Cong picks Channi as Punjab CM, first Dalit to get the top spot in state". Business Standard. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  17. ↑ Sharma, Manraj Grewal (21 September 2021). "Explained: Five reasons why Congress chose Charanjit Singh Channi as the next Punjab CM". The Indian Express.
  18. ↑ Vasudeva, Vikas (25 September 2021). "Charanjit Singh Channi | The common man CM". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  19. ↑ "Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi carries out first cabinet expansion". The Hindu. 26 September 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  20. ↑ "Cabinet expansion: Punjab govt wears a new look under Charanjit Singh Channi". mint. 26 September 2021.
  21. ↑ "Justice in Bargari sacrilege soon: Charanjit Singh Channi vows at Chamkaur Sahib". Times of India. 21 September 2021.
  22. ↑ Kaur, Deepkamal (23 September 2021). "Regular jobs for 'Class D' staff: Punjab CM Channi". The Tribune.
  23. ↑ "Chamkaur Sahib: CM, guv open 'Dastan-e-Shahadat' theme park". Hindustan Times. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  24. ↑ "charanjit singh channi: Punjab cabinet approves setting up State General Category Commission for unreserved classes: Charanjit Singh Channi". The Times of India. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  25. ↑ The Tribune India (8 January 2022). "Dr Dahiya assumes charge as head of general category panel". The Tribune. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  26. ↑ "Free Bus Ride For Punjab Students". The Times of India. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  27. ↑ Desk, Outlook Web (8 January 2022). "PM Modi's 'Security Lapse' In Punjab Isn't The First, Here Are Other Breaches In The Past". Outlook India. Retrieved 24 March 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  28. ↑ Sharma, Aman (6 January 2022). "Inside Story: What Transpired at the Ferozepur Flyover Where PM Modi Got Stuck for 20 Mins". News18. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  29. ↑ "Security breach in PM's convoy: Channi uses Sardar Patel's quote to target Modi". The New Indian Express. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  30. ↑ "Channi on helicopter row: Is PM Modi exacting his revenge?". India Today. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  31. ↑ Sareen, Aneesha; Poulomi Ghosh (6 February 2022). "Charanjit Singh Channi to be Congress CM face in Punjab, announces Rahul Gandhi". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  32. ↑ "With announcement of CM face, Congress changes poll strategy in Punjab". India Today. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  33. ↑ "Congress releases new campaign song for Channi after official announcement". Hindustan Times. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  34. ↑ "Punjab assembly election 2022: In setback to Congress, CM Channi loses from both seats". Hindustan Times. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  35. ↑ The Tribune India (11 March 2022). "Charanjit Singh Channi resigns as Chief Minister; Punjab Assembly dissolved". The Tribune. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  36. ↑ "Punjab: Charanjit Singh Channi meets Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh". ANI News. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  37. ↑ "Punjab Elections 2022: Full list of Congress Candidates and their Constituencies". FE Online. No. The Financial Express (India). The Indian Express Group. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  38. ↑ "Punjab polls: Charanjit Singh Channi, who lost from both seats, resigns as CM". Hindustan Times. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  39. ↑ न्यूज, जैनेंद्र, एबीपी (11 March 2022). "पंजाब सीएम को हराने वाले डॉ. चरणजीत सिंह बोले- आंखों के रास्ते लोगों के दिलों में बनाई जगह". www.abplive.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 12 March 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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  41. ↑ Vasudeva, Ravinder (26 October 2018). "Punjab minister Charanjit Singh Channi is not new to controversies". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
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