"I Meant People Like...": CS Channi Clarifies "UP, Bihar De Bhaiye" Comment
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Punjab Assembly Elections: Charanjit Channi has been sharply attacked by PM Modi, the BJP and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the comments
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, facing a huge backlash over his "UP, Bihar de bhaiye" comment ahead of polls in the state, put out a clarification today and said his statement was twisted and misrepresented.
"I only meant people like Durgesh Pathak, Sanjay Singh and Arvind Kejriwal (Aam Aadmi Party leaders) who come from outside and cause disruptions," Mr Channi said in a video statement in response to spiralling criticism.
"Since yesterday my statement has been twisted. Those who have shed their blood and sweat for Punjab' progress, we have a bond of love with them and nothing can take them out of our hearts," said the Chief Minister.
While campaigning with Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra yesterday in Punjab, Mr Channi had said: "Priyanka Gandhi is Punjab's daughter-in-law, she is the bahu of Punjabis. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi de bhaiye cannot come here and rule. We will not allow UP bhaiyas to stray into Punjab." Priyanka Gandhi, next to him, clapped and smiled.
