Charanjit Singh Channi’s Remarks on Amritpal Singh Spark Political Uproar
During a debate on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi made comments about Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh that led to a political uproar. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu accused Channi of acting like a ‘traitor’ and misleading the country.
Congress quickly distanced itself from Channi’s remarks. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh clarified on social media that Channi’s views do not reflect the party’s stance.
Channi criticized the BJP-led government, alleging an ‘undeclared emergency’ in the country. He mentioned that Amritpal Singh, who is in jail under the National Security Act, is unable to represent his constituency. Channi also highlighted the lack of justice for the family of the late singer Sidhu Moose Wala.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and BJP leaders Giriraj Singh and RP Singh condemned Channi’s statements, accusing him of supporting divisive elements. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring emphasized that constitutional rights should be upheld for all elected individuals.
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Charanjit Singh Channi -: Charanjit Singh Channi is a politician from the Congress party in India. He has served as the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Amritpal Singh -: Amritpal Singh is a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Khadoor Sahib, a constituency in Punjab, India.
Union Budget -: The Union Budget is the annual financial statement presented by the Government of India, detailing its revenue and expenditure for the upcoming year.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India, responsible for a specific department or ministry.
Ravneet Singh Bittu -: Ravneet Singh Bittu is a politician and a Union Minister in India. He is also a member of the Indian National Congress party.
traitor -: A traitor is someone who betrays their country or a group they belong to, often by helping an enemy.
Congress -: Congress, or the Indian National Congress, is one of the major political parties in India.
Jairam Ramesh -: Jairam Ramesh is a senior politician and spokesperson for the Indian National Congress party.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is another major political party in India, currently leading the central government.
undeclared emergency -: An ‘undeclared emergency’ refers to a situation where the government is accused of acting in a way that restricts freedoms and rights without officially declaring an emergency.
Sidhu Moose Wala -: Sidhu Moose Wala was a popular Punjabi singer and songwriter who was tragically killed. His family has been seeking justice for his death.