Congress Distance Itself from Channi's Remarks on Amritpal Singh

The Congress clarified that MP Charanjit Singh Channi's views on Amritpal Singh are his personal opinions and do not represent the party's stance. Channi's comments about an undeclared emergency regarding Amritpal's detention under the NSA sparked a debate, with BJP questioning Congress's position on radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh.

The Congress on Thursday clarified that the recent comments made by its MP Charanjit Singh Channi regarding Amritpal Singh represent his personal views and not those of the party.

The party's reaction came in response to Channi's remarks that the detention of an elected MP under the NSA amounted to an 'undeclared emergency' by the central government. This statement drew a sharp response from the BJP.

Channi's references prompted BJP leaders to point out that he was alluding to radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh. Despite the controversy, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh reiterated that Channi's perspectives are solely his own.

(With inputs from agencies.)