"Don't Think Anyone From UP...": Priyanka Gandhi Defends CS Channi
NDTV
During a Congress roadshow on Tuesday, Charanjit Singh Channi had asked people not to let "bhaiyas" of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi rule Punjab.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday defended Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi after he found himself in a major controversy over his "UP, Bihar de bhaiye" comment ahead of polls in the state.
During a Congress roadshow on Tuesday, Mr Channi had asked people not to let "bhaiyas" of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi rule Punjab, a remark seemingly aimed at leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a strong rival for the ruling party in Sunday's elections.
"All Chief Charanjit Channi said was that Punjab should be run by Punjabis. His statement was misconstrued. I don't think anyone from UP is interested in coming to Punjab and ruling," Ms Gandhi Vadra told news agency ANI in Punjab's Ludhiana.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was seen beside Mr Channi and clapping when he made the remarks during the roadshow in Rupnagar - a point used Prime Minister Narendra Modi to slam the Congress, saying it thrives by pitting people against each other.
