Punjab Minister Backs Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, Says Time For Generational Change
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"There comes a time when the old has to make way for the new generation," Manpreet Singh Badal said while pointing out that Charanjit Singh Channi is 20 years younger than Captain.
Punjab Finance Minister has broken silence on the Congress's churn in the state and welcomed "young leader" Charanjit Singh Channi as Chief Minister.
Speaking to reporters, Manpreet Singh Badal spoke favourably of young leaders who bring "fresh ideas" to governance and leadership.
"Captain was leading the Punjab Congress for 21 years and was the chief minister for nine and a half years," he told reporters in Ludhiana.
This is the first time Mr Badal has spoken on the issue, he had avoided commenting on the Congress crisis in the state. Welcoming generational change, he said, "There comes a time when the old has to make way for the new generation."
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