New Punjab Chief Minister Visits Gurudwara Ahead of Oath Ceremony

Charanjit Singh Channi was elected the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party of Punjab and is set to take over as next the chief minister following Captain Amarinder Singh's resignation.

Punjab Chief Minister-designate Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday offered prayers at a Gurudwara in Rupnagar before his oath-taking ceremony.

Mr Channi, 49, is slated to take oath as Punjab's 16th Chief Minister today, a few months before the 2022 assembly polls in the state.

The Congress MLA arrived at the Gurudwara Shri Katalgarh Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib accompanied by family members.

He was seen driving to the gurudwara in his own vehicle and was greeted by people on the way.