CM Channi says don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab; BJP hits back

Feb 16, 2022 4:26 PM, 32 news, a view

Days before Punjab votes, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has provoked a controversy with his remarks on not letting "Uttar Pradesh, Bihar de bhaiye" enter the state. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was next to him at a roadshow when he made the comment.

"Priyanka Gandhi is Punjab's daughter-in-law, she is the bahu of Punjabis. Bhaiyas from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi cannot come here and rule. We will not allow UP bhaiyas to stray into Punjab," Mr Channi said in Punjab, with Priyanka Gandhi smiling and clapping. Supporters cheered and shouted "Bole so nihal...".

The comments were seen to aim at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been campaigning extensively in Punjab for his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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“ My statement is being distorted. All the migrants who have come to Punjab have put their sweat and blood towards the development of the state,

Charanjit Singh Channi, 5 months

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“ Since yesterday my statement has been twisted. Those who have shed their blood and sweat for Punjab' progress, we have a bond of love with them and nothing can take them out of our hearts,

Chief Minister, 5 months

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“ All that CM Charanjit Channi said was that Punjab should be run by Punjabis. His statement was misconstrued. I don't think anyone from UP is interested in coming to Punjab and ruling.

Priyanka Gandhi, 5 months

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“ The PM is visiting Punjab only when elections are near, but did not do so during the farmers' protest. Inflation and unemployment are at a high,