Will continue to work with Punjab govt for betterment of state's people: PM

Modi on Monday congratulated Channi on being sworn-in as Punjab chief minister, and said the Centre will continue to work with his government for the betterment of the people of the state

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 20 2021 | 12:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Charanjit Singh Channi on being sworn-in as Punjab chief minister, and said the Centre will continue to work with his government for the betterment of the people of the state.

Congress leader Channi was sworn in as chief minister of Punjab, making him the first Dalit to hold the top post in the state.

Modi tweeted, "Congratulations to Shri Charanjit Singh Channi Ji on being sworn-in as Punjab's Chief Minister. Will continue to work with the Punjab government for the betterment of the people of Punjab.

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Topics :PunjabCharanjit Singh ChanniNarendra ModiCongress

First Published: Sep 20 2021 | 12:50 PM IST

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