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New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AAP MP criticises land pooling, deletes post
AAP MP from Anandpur Sahib Malvinder Singh Kang was the first party leader to speak up against the controversial land pooling policy as he took to social media and urged party leaders to 'earn the trust of farmers' on this policy. He later deleted the post. He had tweeted, 'The objections raised by farmers' unions on the Land Pooling Policy must, in my view, be heard with empathy and addressed through meaningful dialogue. In the last three years, our government has ensured uninterrupted agri-power, pushed canal water to every field, fast-tracked mandi reforms... crop diversification. On this too, trust must be earned—not assumed.' Former CM Channi's double delight Former Punjab Chief Minister and Jalandhar MP Charanjit Singh Channi was honoured with the prestigious 'Sansad Ratna' award for his outstanding performance in Parliament. Channi is the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture. The award recognises outstanding contributions to parliamentary work, including participation in debates, raising questions and involvement in legislative activities. These awards are instituted by the Prime Point Foundation and based on data-driven assessments of parliamentary performance. Channi, among the 17 MPs awarded, was recognised for his contribution to the legislature. 'Alsi pinni' served at Fauja's bhog ceremony At the bhog ceremony (last prayer) of legendary runner, the 114-year-old Fauja Singh, better known as the 'Turbaned Tornado', the family served special 'alsi pinnis' (flaxseed) prepared with jaggery – a secret behind the Fauja's fitness and long life – as a tribute to his memory. Singh had it for breakfast every day with glass of milk. Harvinder Singh, son of the late marathoner, said his father never missed his daily 'alsi pinni': 'Days before the pinnis were about to finish, he would remind my wife to start making a fresh batch. People were often surprised when we bought ingredients for pinnis during summers. But my father had them daily, regardless of the season.' Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab MP Charanjit Singh Channi slams Jalandhar Cantt board notice to evict Eidgah
Jalandhar: Jalandhar MP Charanjit Singh Channi , speaking in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, objected to the eviction of Eidgah in Jalandhar Cantonment and opposed the move. He said the Eidgah had been in existence since 1909, and the Muslim community offered prayers on the 1.78-acre cantonment Eidgah land. "This land was officially declared Waqf property under a central govt notification on Dec 2, 1995, and the Punjab Waqf Board holds full ownership, which is also recorded in the cantonment board's records," he said. He said Jalandhar Cantonment Board issued a notice on July 17, asking for the Eidgah to be vacated within 10 days despite the matter being in court. Opposing this notice, he asserted the Muslim community's right to this land. He claimed that this action was allegedly taken under the The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, which was a clear violation of the Supreme Court's directives. Channi demanded in the Lok Sabha that such actions should be prohibited during court proceedings. He urged the defence minister to intervene and ensure compliance with court directives, stopping the illegal and biased campaign against the Waqf-owned Eidgah. He also raised the issue of the suspension of property registrations allotted to the general public in Jalandhar Cantonment and suggested that a peripheral road be constructed for the 13 villages within the cantonment for the benefit of the military.
The Print
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Dalit youth's death in Hisar: Last rites likely on Friday; Channi demand CBI probe
The family has not yet held the last rites, despite 10 days having passed, as they had been demanding action against the erring policemen, alleging it was murder. Ganesh (16) died on July 7 in a suspicious manner when police went to a residential area to stop the 'loud music' being played late at night by a family during a birthday party. Hisar, Jul 17 (PTI) The last rites of the Dalit youth, who died in a suspicious manner here, are likely to be held on Friday after his family and the administration are understood to have reached an agreement concerning some demands of the kin, sources said. Former Punjab chief minister and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, who reached Hisar on Thursday, demanded a CBI probe into the death of the youth. Sources said the government has agreed to the family's demand to register an FIR on their complaint, while a job would be given to one member of the deceased's family. The last rites are likely to be held on Friday, they said. Police had earlier said that when they approached the spot on July 7 to ask those playing the music to stop it, they were attacked by some, while a few youths climbed onto the roof of the house, and some suddenly jumped. Those who fell from the roof were taken to a hospital for treatment, but Ganesh succumbed to his injuries. However, the families of these youths had earlier claimed before reporters that the police had chased these youths onto the roof. They claimed that Ganesh was beaten and then pushed. However, the police had denied these accusations. On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised the issue and alleged that the harassment meted out to Ganesh's family for seeking justice exposes the 'ugly face of BJP-RSS's 'Manuwadi' system' that discriminates against Dalits. During his visit to Hisar, Channi joined some of the family members of Ganesh, who, along with some others, have been sitting on a protest. He alleged that the youth was brutally dragged and beaten to death by the police while several others were seriously injured. 'Instead of delivering justice, the BJP government has filed an FIR against his grieving family. They have been waiting for days to cremate his body. The anti-Dalit Haryana government remains silent and is protecting the culprits,' the Congress leader alleged. Earlier in the day, the deceased's family told Channi that they want 'justice' to be done in the case. Citing the Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Body Act, 2025, the protesters told him that the administration may cremate the body forcibly. Some of those sitting on the protest had claimed that a notice had been pasted at the house of the victim's family, saying that if the body is not cremated within 12 hours, then the last rites will be done by the police administration. Notably, under the law, no family member shall himself use or allow the dead body to be used or instigate or give consent to any other person or group of persons to use the body for demonstration of any kind. Channi consoled them and assured them that Rahul Gandhi and the entire Congress party stand behind them at this hour. 'I am surprised; can there be such a government if poor people play music to celebrate birthdays at home, the entire mohallah is beaten, and one life is lost. The government should register case against policemen. Inquiry should be held by the CBI,' he told reporters. Meanwhile, police have said that when they went to the area around 11:30 pm that night to get the 'loud music' stopped, they were surrounded by a group that included some with a known criminal background, abused and pelted with stones. Police said the officials were only performing their duty as loud music was being played on a speaker kept in the middle of the road, which was disturbing everyone and violating guidelines. Officials said five police personnel were injured in the incident as they were attacked with sticks and stones. PTI SUN NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
HC junks plea challenging ex-CM Channi's election
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of former Punjab CM and Congress member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi from the Jalandhar (SC) Lok Sabha seat. The petition, filed by Jalandhar-based social activist Gaurav Luthra, had accused Channi of indulging in corrupt practices, underreporting election expenses, and concealing material information in his affidavit submitted to the Election Commission. However, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma on Thursday dismissed the case after Luthra's counsel repeatedly failed to appear in court. Channi, who won the Jalandhar seat in the June 4 results, was represented in court by advocate Nikhil Ghai. In his plea, Luthra alleged that Channi concealed key details in his Form 26 affidavit, including actual election expenditure. He claimed that a lavish round-the-clock langar at a local guest house, multiple roadshows, the hiring of singers, and a large number of public meetings were not properly accounted for in the expense register. The petitioner also alleged that local media, including news portals and TV channels, gave disproportionate coverage to Channi, amounting to paid news that was not reflected in his poll spending. Luthra had sought that Channi's election be declared void under Section 100 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
MP report card:Opposition MPs must get more time during key debates, says MP Channi
As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, Hindustan Times takes a look at the report card of Members of Parliament from Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. MP report card:Opposition MPs must get more time during key debates, says MP Channi How would you describe your first-year experience ? Being a first-timer in the Lok Sabha, it has been an enriching experience for me as I managed to represent not only my constituency but also raised the issues concerning Punjab. I got a chance to get insights and gather knowledge on other key issues pertaining to the country. It's a very different experience than representing the constituency in the assembly. What was the high point of the year for you personally and your party in the House? It's a matter of pride for me that I have been nominated as chairperson of the standing committee on agriculture, animal husbandry and food processing. I was also among 17 MPs to be honoured with the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award- 2025 for my contributions to parliamentary work, including participation in debates, raising questions and involvement in legislative activities. Are you satisfied with the number of sittings of the Lok Sabha? The working days during the sessions in the past one year remained satisfactory but more sittings should be added in the years to come so that every MP gets ample time to raise the issues concerning their respective constituencies. Moreover, I feel more time should be given to the opposition during debates and discussions. Also, there should be more transparency and accountability among the treasury benches in answering questions raised by Opposition MPs. What is the most effective way to raise issues of public importance in the House? Clarity is the key here. An MP gets a very limited time to voice their (constituency's) issues, therefore it is imperative that the parliamentarians participating in the debates or raising questions must be equipped with knowledge and facts. What constituency-specific issues were raised by you and what are you plans ahead? I have taken up the problems faced by the leather industry which is on the verge of extinction due to the poor industrial policy. Also, I have pushed for more funds for Jalandhar under the smart city project. Under Members of Parliament Local Area Development scheme, more than 70 developmental projects, estimating ₹ 2.20 crore, have been recommended and the funds for the same will be released at the earliest. Next: Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Congress MP from Amritsar
