Physical Stats & More
Height | 178 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | Not Known |
Family
Father | Sardara Singh |
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Mother | Name Not Known |
Spouse | Name Not Known (doctor) |
Career
Politics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Dr. Charanjit Singh is an Indian politician and doctor who defeated the three-time MLA Charanjit Singh Channi in the 2022 State Legislative Assembly Elections. | |
He is an ophthalmologist and the state vice-president of the Doctors’ Wing, having graduated from Chandigarh’s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. | |
Initially, he joined the Indian National Congress and served as the secretary of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) and was a member of the Congress’s SC branch. | |
Dr. Singh previously contested against Channi in 2017, securing 34% of the vote, while Channi received 42%. | |
He raised issues like illegal mining, the "goonda" tax, and corruption within the Congress staff during his campaign. | |
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal supported Dr. Singh's campaign, emphasizing the problems of illegal mining and goonda tax. | |
Dr. Singh accused Channi of involvement in illegal activities and stated that he is the "real ‘aam aadmi’" serving the community genuinely. | |
Following a defeat in the elections, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi resigned on 11 March 2022, acknowledging the defeat and expressing hope for the new government to continue beneficial policies. |