Channi’s ballot allegations signal Congress defeat in rural polls: CM Mann

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi’s recent remarks alleging interference with ballot papers reflect the Congress party’s acceptance of defeat in the ongoing rural local body elections.

Addressing a press conference, Mann described Channi’s statement—made after serving just 111 days as Chief Minister—as “reckless and irresponsible.” “If you examine his statement deeply, it clearly shows that Congress has already conceded defeat. Such allegations surface only when a party senses it is losing,” Mann said.

The Chief Minister rejected claims of rigging and misuse of official machinery, stating that the

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