Incumbent Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will continue to be Congress’ face for the high-stake Punjab assembly elections 2022, announced former party president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday.
Addressing a press conference, Rahul widely lauded Sidhu, Channi, and even Sunil Jakhar, who quit active politics just hours before his announcement. “Charanjit Singh Channi will be the Congress’ chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections,” Rahul said.
Channi got the top post in Punjab following Captain Amarinder Singh’s exit from Congress, however, the power tussle had continued in Punjab, keeping the grand old party on its toes.
Sidhu – Congress’ Punjab chief – wants to keep the top post for himself. However, on Sunday morning, he said he will abide by Rahul’s decision.
On Saturday, Sidhu, without naming any party, had said that a face would decide whether 60 candidates are elected as MLAs or not. He also stressed that only a person who has a roadmap for Punjab and who enjoys people’s trust can ensure that 60 contestants get elected as legislators.