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==Early life, education and personal life== | ==Early life, education and personal life== | ||
Channi is born in [[ | Channi is born in [[Ramdasia]] Sikh family in Makrona Kalan, Punjab.<ref name="toi" /> His father was the sarpanch of their village.<ref name="toi" /> He studied law at [[Panjab University]] and [[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> | ||
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> | |||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
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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" /> | 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" /> | ||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
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> | 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> | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 20 September 2021
Charanjit Singh Channi | |
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 Charanjit Singh Channi | |
| 16th Chief Minister of Punjab | |
| Assumed office 20 September 2021 | |
| Governor | Banwarilal Purohit |
| Preceded by | Amarinder Singh |
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Punjab | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2017 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly, Punjab | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Satwant Kaur |
| Constituency | Chamkaur Sahib |
| Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly | |
| In office 11 December 2015 – 11 November 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sunil Kumar Jakhar |
| Succeeded by | Harvinder Singh Phoolka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1963[1] Chamkaur Sahib, Punjab, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Kamaljit Kaur |
| Children | Navjit Singh, Rhythmjit Singh |
| Residence | Kharar, SAS Nagar, Mohali |
| Education | B.A, L.L.B and MBA |
| As of 20 September, 2021 Source: [1] | |
Charanjit Singh Channi (born 1 March 1963)[1] is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Punjab.[2] He is a member of the Indian National Congress.[2] He was previously Minister of Technical Education and Training under Amarinder Singh and leader of the opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly.[2]
Early life, education and personal life
Channi is born in Ramdasia Sikh family in Makrona Kalan, Punjab.[2] His father was the sarpanch of their village.[2] He studied law at Panjab University and MBA from PTU Jalandhar.[2] He is married and has two children.[3]
Political career
Channi was leader of opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2016.[2] In 2017, he was appointed Minister of Technical Education and Industrial Training in the second Amarinder Singh ministry.[2]
In September 2021, he succeeded Captain Amarinder Singh as Chief Minister of Punjab after the latter's resignation.[2] He is the first Dalit Sikh Chief Minister of Punjab.[2]
Controversies
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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
As the minister of technical education, Channi was accused of recommending the transfer of an Indian Administrative Service officer "whom he didn't like".[7] In another case, he was accused of sending obscene messages to a female IAS officer, Kavita Singh.[8]
In 2018, he had sent inappropriate texts to a female IAS officer.[9] He continued sending vulgar messages, following which the IAS officer escalated the complaint to senior authorities including the chief minister.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Punjab Legislative Assembly - Charanjit Singh Channi". Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 "Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the new Punjab chief minister". The Times of India. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ↑ Sharma, Manraj Grewal (19 September 2021). "Who is Charanjit Singh Channi, the man all set to be next Punjab CM?". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Punjab Minister Charanjit Singh Channi Flips Coin To Make A Decision, Caught On Camera" NDTV
- ↑ "New Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi believes in astrology" The Statesman
- ↑ "Charanjit Singh Channi's Nephew involved in illegal mining" NDTV
- ↑ "Punjab minister Charanjit Singh Channi is not new to controversies" Hindustan Times
- ↑ "Punjab rebel crisis deepens, #MeToo case against minister Charanjit Singh Channi resurfaces". Deccan Herald. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ↑ "Punjab Cong Picks Charanjit Singh Channi As New CM, BJP Recalls #MeToo Charges Against Him". republicworld.com.
- ↑ "#MeToo: Punjab cabinet minister Channi accused of sending lewd messages to a female IAS officer". opindia.com.