Channi Accuses Centre of 'Undeclared Emergency', BJP Retorts

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi accused the Centre of imposing an 'undeclared emergency' by detaining an elected MP under the NSA. While Channi did not name anyone, BJP leaders linked his comments to radical preacher Amritpal Singh. Heated exchanges ensued, leading to multiple adjournments in Lok Sabha.

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday accused the Centre of an 'undeclared emergency' by detaining an elected MP under the National Security Act (NSA). Channi's comments, made during a Lok Sabha debate, referred to an MP representing 20 lakh constituents in Punjab.

While Channi did not explicitly mention any names, BJP leaders objected sharply, saying he was alluding to jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh. The BJP responded by questioning the Congress's stance on the Khalistan movement and its past connections to separatist elements.

The debate led to heated exchanges, resulting in a brief adjournment of the Lok Sabha. Channi also criticized the BJP government over issues such as farmer mistreatment and the lack of development in Punjab, labeling the current situation as a 'budget to save their government,' not the country.