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Channi Alleges Mann Govt Controlled by Outsiders Appointed by AAP

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News18•28-09-2026, 21:45
Channi Alleges Mann Govt Controlled by Outsiders Appointed by AAP
- •Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi alleged that the Bhagwant Mann government is being managed and controlled by individuals from outside the state, appointed by the Aam Aadmi Party.
- •Channi claimed these individuals are drawing salaries, enjoying perks, security, and government accommodation from the Punjab exchequer, meant for ministers.
- •He further alleged that these outsiders are dictating terms to ministers and officials, influencing important decisions, and even holding meetings in government offices.
- •Channi questioned the capacity in which these individuals attend government meetings and issue directions, suggesting the Chief Minister and ministers have limited control.
- •The former CM stated that if Congress forms the government in Punjab, they would investigate the appointments, salaries, and facilities provided to these individuals and fix accountability.
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Charanjit Singh Channi alleged that the Bhagwant Mann government is being managed and controlled by outsiders appointed by the AAP. He claimed these individuals draw salaries, enjoy perks, and dictate terms to state ministers and officials.
Channi claimed that individuals from outside Punjab hold influential positions, receive security and government accommodation meant for ministers, and have even been allotted rooms in government offices to hold meetings with officials.
Channi stated that if the Congress party forms the government in Punjab, an investigation will be conducted into all such outside appointments, salaries, and facilities to fix accountability.
