Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Clarifies Charanjit Singh Channi’s Remarks on Amritpal Singh
New Delhi [India], July 25: After a controversy over Charanjit Singh Channi’s statement on jailed MP Amritpal Singh, the Indian National Congress clarified that these views were his own. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh stated that Channi’s comments do not reflect the party’s position.
Taking to social media, Ramesh wrote, ‘The views expressed by Charanjit Singh Channi, MP on Amritpal Singh are his own, and do not reflect in any way the position of the Indian National Congress.’
Earlier, Channi had criticized the BJP-led government, alleging an ‘undeclared emergency’ in India. He mentioned the imprisonment of Amritpal Singh, the killing of singer Sidhu Moose Wala, and the treatment of farmers and students as examples of this emergency.
Channi said, ‘They (BJP) speak about Emergency every day. But what about the undeclared Emergency in the country today?…This too is Emergency that a man who was elected as an MP by 20 lakh people in Punjab is behind bars under the NSA. He is unable to present the views of the people of his constituency, here. This too is Emergency.’
He also highlighted issues like the financial condition of the country, the actions of central agencies against opposition leaders, and the situation in Manipur.
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Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India. It is one of the oldest parties and has played a significant role in India’s history.
Jairam Ramesh -: Jairam Ramesh is a senior leader and spokesperson of the Congress party. He often speaks on behalf of the party.
Charanjit Singh Channi -: Charanjit Singh Channi is a politician from the Congress party. He has served as the Chief Minister of Punjab, a state in India.
Amritpal Singh -: Amritpal Singh is a Member of Parliament (MP) who is currently in jail. MPs are elected representatives who make laws and decisions for the country.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is another major political party in India. It is currently leading the government.
undeclared emergency -: An ‘undeclared emergency’ means a situation where the government is acting in a very strict and controlling way, similar to an official emergency, but without formally declaring it.
Sidhu Moose Wala -: Sidhu Moose Wala was a popular singer from Punjab, India. He was known for his Punjabi songs and had a large fan following.
Indian National Congress -: The Indian National Congress, often called Congress, is a major political party in India. It has been a key player in Indian politics for many years.