Political Uproar as Charanjit Singh Channi’s Remarks Spark Controversy in Parliament

New Delhi, July 26, 2024 – Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi triggered a political storm on Thursday after accusing the BJP-led Central government of curbing the freedom of speech of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh. The remarks led to heated exchanges in the Lok Sabha, with BJP MPs demanding Channi’s expulsion from the Congress.

Key Developments:

• Allegations by Channi: During the debate on the Budget, Channi claimed that the BJP government has imposed an undeclared emergency in the country, citing the detention of Amritpal Singh under the NSA. He accused the government of branding farmers as Khalistanis when they demanded their rights.
• Reactions from BJP: BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu accused Channi of behaving like a traitor and misleading the country. BJP MP Dinesh Sharma demanded Channi’s expulsion from Congress, alleging that Channi spoke in support of terrorists. Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Congress of supporting pro-Khalistan elements, invoking the assassination of Indira Gandhi by a Khalistani.
• Government’s Response: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the matter related to Amritpal Singh is sub-judice and it is inappropriate to discuss it in Parliament.

Background: Channi’s comments were made during a heated debate on the Budget, where he accused the BJP government of imposing an undeclared emergency and curbing free speech. He specifically mentioned the case of Amritpal Singh, who he claimed was unable to represent his constituents due to his detention under the NSA.

Political Reactions: BJP MPs reacted strongly to Channi’s remarks, accusing him of supporting anti-national elements and demanding his expulsion from the Congress. They argued that his comments were aimed at maligning the image of BJP leaders and undermining national security.

Ongoing Controversy: The controversy has further intensified the political rivalry between the BJP and Congress, with both parties exchanging accusations and counter-accusations. The issue is likely to dominate political discourse in the coming days, especially with the assembly elections approaching.

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