Charanjit Singh Channi Age, Wiki and Bio

Charanjit Singh Channi

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/03/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceVillage Makrona Kalan, Chamkaur Sahib, Punjab

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKhalsa Senior Secondary School, Kharar
College/University
  • Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh
  • Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Punjab
Qualifications
  • Type: Post-graduation Field: Political Science College/University: Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Type: BA and LLB College/University: Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Type: MBA College/University: Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Punjab
  • Type: PhD Field: Political Science College/University: Panjab University, Chandigarh

Personal Life

Zodiac SignPisces
HometownChamkaur Sahib, Punjab
SchoolKhalsa Senior Secondary School, Kharar
ReligionSikh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

WifeDr. Kamaljit Kaur (Doctor)
Children
Sons
  • Name: Navjit Singh Details: Passed out student from PEC University, Law student
  • Name: Rhythmjit Singh
FatherS. Harsa Singh
MotherLate Ajmer Kaur
Siblings
Brothers
  • Manmohan Singh (Retired Chief Engineer)
  • Dr. Manohar Singh (Medical Specialist)
  • Sukhwant Singh (Budding Leader)
Sisters
  • Surinder Kaur

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress
Political Journey
  • 20 September 2021: Chief Minister of Punjab
  • 16 March 2017: Cabinet Minister, Government of Punjab
  • 11 December 2015 – 11 November 2016: Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly
  • 2007: Member of the Legislative Assembly, Punjab

Some Lesser Known Facts

Charanjit Singh Channi made history as the first scheduled caste Chief Minister of Punjab.
Throughout his political journey, he has faced several controversies.
Channi is recognized for his strong academic background and active involvement in extracurricular activities during his student years.