Punjab CM Channi"s brother files nomination from Bassi Pathana as independent

Chandigarh | Friday | 28th January, 2022

Summary:

Chandigarh, Jan 28 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi"s brother Manohar Singh on Friday filed his nomination papers from Bassi Pathana seat as an independent candidate.

The Congress has fielded sitting legislator Gurpreet Singh GP from Bassi Pathana seat in Fatehgarh Sahib district.

After being denied the ticket, Singh had earlier said he would contest as an independent from this assembly constituency.

Singh told the reporters on Friday that he was fighting the elections from Bassi Pathana seat according to the "wishes" of the people of the constituency.

Replying to a question, Singh said he was not upset with anyone.

"There is no revolt," he further said.