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Live updates: Newly-appointed Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi to hold cabinet meeting at 8pm today

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 20, 2021, 22:19:42 IST

Live updates: Newly-appointed Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi to hold cabinet meeting at 8pm today

Charanjit Singh Channi was on Monday sworn in as chief minister of Punjab, becoming the first dalit to hold the top post in the state. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni were also sworn in. They will be designated as deputy chief ministers. Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit administered oath to the 58-year-old Channi at a ceremony held at the Raj Bhawan. Channi took oath in Punjabi language. He will hold a cabinet meeting at 8pm today. Stay with TOI for all live updates:

13:25 (IST) Sep 20

No bill for water motors in villages. No electricity connections of poor households will be disconnected. Their connections will be restored and bills waived off.

13:23 (IST) Sep 20

Randhawa, the new deputy CM, is a Congress man to the core. Soni (the other deputy CM) has his own stature. We will begin deliberations with the employees. I am with them: Channi

13:15 (IST) Sep 20

The economic condition of Punjab is entirely dependent on the farming sector; I appeal the Centre to scrap farm laws, says Channi

13:13 (IST) Sep 20

I am a representative of the downtrodden, the rickshaw pullers and others, those involved in mafia should not try to approach me, says Channi at press meet.

13:13 (IST) Sep 20

Sunil Jakhar’s nephew Ajay Vir quits as Punjab farmers’ commission chief

13:08 (IST) Sep 20

Haryana home minister Anil Vij takes jibe at Punjab's new chief minister

Haryana home minister Anil Vij took to his Twitter account and stated, "Whoever is being appointed as Punjab's CM is Congress party's internal matter but the person who takes all his decisions by a coin toss, is absolutely not worth it."

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12:59 (IST) Sep 20

A conspiracy is being hatched to rob dalit votes by appointing a dalit CM (in Punjab). It seems that this is Congress' old habit. They think that by appointing a CM for 3-4 months, they'll get entire vote bank of dalits: Punjab BJP in-charge Dushyant Gautam

12:52 (IST) Sep 20

Manpreet Singh Badal congratulates OP Soni and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on being appointed as Punjab deputy CMs

Many congratulations to Sardar @Sukhjinder_INC ji and Shri OP Soni on their new roles as Deputy CMs. We will contin… https://t.co/i45Z9X3HqG
— Manpreet Singh Badal (@MSBADAL) 1632121165000

12:48 (IST) Sep 20

Charanjit Singh Channi takes charge as Punjab CM.

12:46 (IST) Sep 20

The deputy CMs are Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, former Punjab CM and senior Congress leader (ANI)

12:22 (IST) Sep 20

I congratulate Charanjit Singh Channi on becoming Punjab CM. It would have been better if he had been appointed as CM earlier. Channi's appointment as CM a few months ahead of Punjab assembly elections appears to be a poll gimmick. I have also come to know through media that the next Punjab assembly elections will be fought under the leadership of a non-dalit. This means that Congress still does not fully trust the dalits. Congress is also scared of the SAD-BSP alliance in Punjab.

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati

12:21 (IST) Sep 20

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves Raj Bhawan after swearing-in ceremony of Charanjit Singh Channi as new chief minister of Punjab.

Congress leader #RahulGandhi leaves #RajBhawan after swearing-in ceremony of new #Punjab chief minister… https://t.co/orZX1J66Mm
— TOIChandigarh (@TOIChandigarh) 1632120603000

12:13 (IST) Sep 20

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi leaves Raj Bhawan after swearing-in ceremony.

12:10 (IST) Sep 20

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.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

12:08 (IST) Sep 20

PM Modi congratulates Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi

Congratulations to Shri Charanjit Singh Channi Ji on being sworn-in as Punjab’s Chief Minister. Will continue to wo… https://t.co/ilAjkeTB7N
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1632119563000

11:43 (IST) Sep 20

Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi to address media today at Punjab Bhawan at 12.30pm.

11:34 (IST) Sep 20

Rahul Gandhi outside Punjab Raj Bhawan