Congress Minister Sunit Jakhar on Monday blamed Charanjit Singh Channi for losing elections in Punjab. He also criticized the party’s decision for announcing him as a Chief Ministerial candidate.
Taking to Twitter, Jakhar wrote sharing a post about Channi, “An asset - r u joking? Thank God he wasn’t declared a ‘National Treasure' at CWC by the 'Pbi' lady who proposed him as CM in first place Maybe an asset for her but for the party he has been only a liability. Not the top brass, but his own greed pulled him and the party down”
He shared a picture of Channi with the headline, “ED seizes Rs 10 crore from Channi's nephew; CM cries foul"
Sunil Jakhar, before elections, revealed that Navjot Sidhu and Charanjit Channi were least favoured as the Chief Minister's probable after Capt Amarinder Singh's exit. He said he was the first choice with 42 of the 79 legislators favoured his name, replacing incumbent Capt Amarinder Singh last September.
Jakhar also slammed out at Ambika Soni. He said, “Ambika Soni opposed me becoming CM. Even though I had 42 MLAs in my favour, I was not appointed CM.
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The Legislative Assembly elections were held in Punjab on 20 February 2022 to elect the 117 members of the 16th Assembly of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Aam Aadmi Party emerges as the single-largest party in Punjab with 92 seats On the other hand; the Congress won 18, SAD 3, BJP 2 and BSP 1.