CHANDIGARH: AICC incharge of Punjab affairs Harish Rawat said chief minister elected Charanjit Singh Channi will take oath alone on Monday. Sources said Brahm Mohindra, a Hindu face, and Sukhjinder Randhawa, a Jat face, as two deputy CMs, were the top contenders for the posts.
“Later, he will discuss his council of ministers with the party leadership, including Navjot Sidhu,” said Rawat. He also indicated that the party was likely to appoint two deputy chief ministers along with Channi.
Former Congress MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, meanwhile, tweeted, “Heartiest congratulations to @Charnjit_channi for elevation as #PunjabCM and @Brahm-Mohindra & @Sukhjinder_INC as Dy CMs. Best wishes for their grand success in the service of Punjab under the leadership of Smt.Sonia Gandhi and Sh.@RahulGandhi.”
At the same time, the possibility of an OBC MLA, including working president Sangat Singh Giljian is also under consideration.
Congress sources said Sunil Jakhar was offered a post of deputy CM, but he turned down the offer. Jakhar could not be contacted for comments.
