After choosing Punjab's CM face, decision regarding Deputy CM to be made soon

"I hope that he will continue to work keeping the interests of the party ahead," the Rajasthan CM said.

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New Delhi: A day after Amarinder Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi has been named as the new CHief Minister just months ahead of the scheduled Assembly polls in the state. It may be noted that Capt Amarinder Singh resigned on Saturday. Singh had written to Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, apprising her of his decision, and expressed anguish at the political events of the last about five months.

On the other hand, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has hoped that the Captain will not take any step that will harm the Congress party. Taking to Twitter, Gehlot said that Amarinder Singh is a respected leader of the party. "I hope that he will continue to work keeping the interests of the party ahead," the Rajasthan CM added.

Meanwhile, Congress high command are contemplating naming Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa as the new chief minister of Punjab. 

19 September 2021

20:33 IST

After choosing Punjab's CM face, decision regarding choosing a deputy CM is ongoing. Announcement likely to be made soon. 

20:32 IST

Congress leader Udit Raj thanks Congress chief Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for making Dalit Chief Minister in Punjab.

Congrats to Charanjit Singh Channi ji for becoming chief minister of Punjab. Thanks to Sonia Gandhi ji & Rahul Gandhi ji for giving the opportunity to a dalit to such post which is rarest. @INCPunjab @INCIndia @RahulGandhi

— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) September 19, 2021

19:54 IST

Supporters of new Punjab CM-designate Charanjit Singh Channi celebrate outside Governor's house in Chandigarh.

Supporters of new Punjab CM-designate Charanjit Singh Channi celebrate outside Governor's house in Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/KLVUWpellP

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2021

19:41 IST

After meeting Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Punjab CM-designate Charanjit Singh Channi told reporters that oath-taking ceremony will held on Monday at 11am.

19:40 IST

Amarinder Singh wished Charanjit Singh Channi as he is set to be the next Chief Minister of Punjab. He wrote: "My best wishes to Charanjit Singh Channi. I hope he’s able to keep the border state of Punjab safe and protect our people from the growing security threat from across the border - Captain Amarinder Singh" 

‘My best wishes to Charanjit Singh Channi. I hope he’s able to keep the border state of Punjab safe and protect our people from the growing security threat from across the border’: @capt_amarinder pic.twitter.com/oO2F6JUZ6J

— Raveen Thukral (@RT_Media_Capt) September 19, 2021

19:13 IST

Rahul Gandhi congratulated Charanjit Singh Channi on Twitter. He wrote: 

Congratulations to Shri Charanjit Singh Channi Ji for the new responsibility.

We must continue to fulfill the promises made to the people of Punjab. Their trust is of paramount importance.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 19, 2021

19:12 IST

Punjab CM-designate Charanjit Singh Channi reaches Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh to meet Governor Banwarilal Purohit. 

18:25 IST

Channi was the Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly during the Parkash Singh Badal-led Akali-BJP government.

18:24 IST

It is learnt that the new-appointed Charanjit Singh Channi as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP). He will meet Governor Banwarilal Purohit to stake claim to form the new government. 

18:24 IST

The suspense over the successor to Amarinder Singh ended on Sunday with Congress President Sonia Gandhi clearing the name of Dalit cabinet minister Charanjit Singh Channi as the next Punjab Chief Minister. Channi, who was the Technical Educational and Industrial Training Minister in the Amarinder Singh, was, for quite some time, a hard critic of the Chief Minister.

17:52 IST

"It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Charanjit Singh Channi has been unanimously elected as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party of Punjab," Harish Rawat tweeted.

It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Sh. #CharanjitSinghChanni has been unanimously elected as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party of Punjab.@INCIndia @RahulGandhi @INCPunjab pic.twitter.com/iboTOvavPd

— Harish Rawat (@harishrawatcmuk) September 19, 2021

17:03 IST

Heavy drama unfolding in Punjab, the top two names being considered for the CM face are Noavjot Singh Siddhu and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. As per spurces, Sidhu wants to become the next Chief Minister of Punjab. 

17:02 IST

No decision yet (on new Punjab CM), you will have to wait for 2-3 hours... announcement will be made today: Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. (ANI)

16:52 IST

Two deputy CMs will be appointed along with a CM face in Punjab. One Hindu and one Dalit MLA to be appointed for the post, ANI quoted sources.

16:52 IST

There is no concensus among Congress party MLAs in choosing Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa for CM, the top leaders of Punjab Congress want to make Deputy CM. Deliberations regarding CM face continues.

15:20 IST

Congress' surprise move, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa likely to be named new chief minister of Punjab. Official annoucement to be made at 5 PM: Sources

14:10 IST

Ambika Soni: I believe Punjab CM face should be a Sikh.

#WATCH "I've declined the offer (to be the next Punjab CM)...I believe #Punjab CM face should be a Sikh," says Congress MP Ambika Soni in Delhi pic.twitter.com/xPuPv9hvug

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2021

14:07 IST

Chhattisgarh: Security forces have neutralised an IED weighing approximately 10 kgs planted by Naxals in Dhamtari.

Chhattisgarh | Security forces have neutralised an IED weighing approximately 10 kgs planted by Naxals in Dhamtari pic.twitter.com/UivVwk0d49

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2021

14:05 IST

12:20 IST

Delhi: EAM S Jaishankar welcomes FM of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan for his first-ever visit to India. Farhan will also call upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit.

Delighted to welcome FM of Saudi Arabia HH Prince @Faisalbinfarhan for his first ever visit to India. pic.twitter.com/KVk6LRvnZo

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 19, 2021

12:16 IST

Mumbai: Ganesh idol of Mumbaicha Raja Mandal in Ganesh Galli being taken for immersion. 

Mumbai | Ganesh idol of Mumbaicha Raja Mandal in Ganesh Galli being taken for immersion pic.twitter.com/fn2FQiM5ax

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2021

12:13 IST

Chandigarh: A decision will be taken in the next few hours, Congress MLA Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said on the announcement of the new Punjab CM. 

12:10 IST

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the media on the occasion of the completion of 4.5 years in power. The BJP leader said that to complete 4.5 years tenure in a state like UP is very important in the view of security and good governance. "Perception of the state has changed in the country. This is the same UP where riots had become a trend earlier. But in the last 4.5 years, there was no riot," he stated. 

यह वही उत्तर प्रदेश है जहां पेशेवर अपराधी और माफिया सत्ता के संरक्षण में भय और दहशत का माहौल पैदा करते थे, अराजकता फैलाते थे। दंगा प्रदेश की प्रवृत्ति बन चुकी थी।

विगत साढ़े चार वर्षों में प्रदेश में एक भी दंगा नहीं हुआ: #UPCM श्री @myogiadityanath जी#छा_गयी_योगी_सरकार pic.twitter.com/2KjMMJOfCq

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) September 19, 2021

लक्ष्य अंत्योदय, प्रण अंत्योदय, पथ अंत्योदय...

सुशासन, विकास व जनसेवा के साढ़े चार वर्ष पूर्ण होने पर मीडिया से संवाद... https://t.co/SwoVUSw5X9

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 19, 2021

11:57 IST

Chandigarh: A meeting of the Punjab Congress Legislative Party, which was slated for 11 am today, has been reportedly deferred. Sources claim that a consensus is yet to be made on the name of the new CLP leader. Meanwhile, the names of former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, current state unit president Navjot Singh Sidhu, Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa are known to be amongst the front runners for the new Punjab CM.

11:40 IST

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot: Hope Captain Amarinder Singh will not take any step that will harm Congress. He is a respected leader of the party and I hope that he will continue to work keeping the interests of the party ahead.

कैप्टन साहब पार्टी के सम्मानित नेता हैं एवं मुझे उम्मीद है कि वो आगे भी पार्टी का हित आगे रखकर ही कार्य करते रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/4bPmB4T3bP

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) September 19, 2021