Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Channi Alleges Outsiders Control Punjab Government Under Mann
Charanjit Singh Channi made allegations about how Punjab is being governed.
He said people from outside Punjab, appointed by the Aam Aadmi Party, have too much influence.
He claimed these people give instructions to ministers and government officials.
He also said some receive government salaries, security and housing.
Channi said the chief minister and ministers have limited control over important decisions.
He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of mainly signing files.
The article does not include a response from Mann or the Aam Aadmi Party.
Channi said a future Congress government would investigate these appointments and benefits.
Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi accused the Bhagwant Mann government of being controlled by people from outside Punjab.
Channi alleged that Aam Aadmi Party-linked individuals were directing ministers and senior state officials.
He claimed some individuals received salaries, perks, security and accommodation from the Punjab exchequer.
Channi questioned the authority under which these individuals attended government meetings and issued instructions.
He promised an investigation into the appointments and facilities if Congress returned to power in Punjab.
- Who
- Former Punjab chief minister and Jalandhar MP Charanjit Singh Channi made the allegations against the Bhagwant Mann government and Aam Aadmi Party-linked appointees.
- What
- Channi alleged that outsiders appointed to influential positions were controlling government decisions and directing ministers and officials.
- When
- Monday, September 28; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- Channi made the allegations while speaking to reporters at his residence in Morinda, Punjab.
- Why
- He said people from outside Punjab were being given important responsibilities and government facilities instead of capable leaders from the state.
- Speaker
- Charanjit Singh Channi, former Punjab chief minister and Jalandhar MP
- Government targeted
- The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government
- Alleged appointees
- People from outside Punjab linked to the Aam Aadmi Party
- Alleged benefits
- Salaries, perks, security and government accommodation
- Alleged influence
- Attendance at government meetings and directions to ministers and senior officials
- Promised action
- Channi said a Congress government would investigate the appointments and facilities
- Location
- Morinda, Punjab