CHANDIGARH: A day after courting controversy by asking people not to let the ‘bhaiyas’ of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi enter the state, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday issued clarification, saying his statement had been being misconstrued. He further said that the migrant workers who came to Punjab till date, have toiled and taken it on path to development.Also Read - Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh Gets Notice From EC For Threatening Voters From UP, Clarifies
“My statement is being misconstrued. All migrant workers who came to Punjab till date have toiled and taken it on path to development. We’ve only love for them, nobody can change it, ” Channi said in a statement. Also Read - 'Don't Let UP, Bihar ke Bhaiya Enter Punjab', CM Channi Courts Controversy Ahead of Polls | Watch
The clarification from Channi comes after political leaders, including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, condemned him for his remark. Moreover, a complaint was lodged in a court in Muzaffarpur on Thursday against Channi for his alleged ‘insulting’ remark.’ Also Read - Delhi Schools To Remain Shut Today In View of Ravidas Jayanti | Details Here
My statement is being misconstrued. All migrant workers who came to Punjab till date, have toiled & taken it on path to development. We've only love for them, nobody can change it: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on his reported remark 'Don't let UP, Bihar ke bhaiya enter Punjab' pic.twitter.com/LYxD1gZx6i