Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi wins Jalandhar seat
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi
In a significant development, former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi won the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 1,75,993 votes, defeating his rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sushil Kumar Rinku.
Channi polled a total of 3,90,053 votes, while Rinku trailed with 2,14,060.
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Pawan Kumar Tinu remained at the third spot with 2,08,889, whereas Shiromani Akali Dal's Mohinder Singh Kaypee received 67,911 votes.
The grand old party is witnessing a resurgence in the north Indian state as it is leading in six other constituencies.
The seats include Amritsar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Anandpur Sahib, and Ludhiana.
In Gurdaspur, Congress' Sukhjinder Randhawa is ahead of his rival, BJP’s Dinesh Singh Babbu, by over 1,978 votes. Whereas in Amritsar, Congress candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla is leading by 2,684 votes against AAP's Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal.
)
Dhurandhar 2 OTT Release: Netflix announces ‘Raw & Undekha’ revenge version in US and Canada: What about India?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Automatic cars vs manuals’: Which uses more fuel?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
36,000-pound thrust: 5 ways China's J-20 fighter jet's new engine can completely changes the aerial balance
)
Sun unleashes M-class solar flare, auroras could light up Earth this week. Details
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
7 reasons why China is mass-producing Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets faster than ever
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Beyond human limits’: The terrifying AI upgrade inside China's J-20 stealth fighter
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘100+ km/h penalty’: How much extra fuel do cars use at high speeds?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Hydraulic Arms': How the USS Abraham Lincoln pops up its emergency net
)
‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Robotic warfare’: How the Chengdu J-20 can rewrite the rules of aerial combat
)
'Made in Pakistan' fan donated to UP madrasa triggers probe
)
Trump-Xi meet marred by day of altercations: US media and Chinese security officers clash at Temple of Heaven - VIDEO
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
India fuel prices hiked: Petrol, diesel prices jump Rs 3 despite govt’s ‘ample stock’ claim | Check city wise prices HERE
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why defense analysts believe China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter program has entered a dangerous new era
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Night Vision': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln bans white flashlights on deck
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Top 7 most economically stable countries in world: India & Pakistan ranking will surprise you
)
India's power move near Malacca Strait: How Great Nicobar project can checkmate China
)
Jana Nayagan release: CM Vijay takes action, asks producer to return from Cannes
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why cars use more fuel in city traffic than on highways
)
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Vin Diesel breaks down during ’Fast & Furious’ screening, remembers Paul Walker: 'I'm going to go shed a tear real quick'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Xi wants China-US to transcend 'Thucydides Trap': What the term means and what are its origins | WION Decodes
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How long can India survive US-Iran war oil shock? A look at our strategic reserves
)
Noida protest accused was transferred Rs 1 crore in foreign currency to his bank account
)
Jana Nayagan on OTT: Vijay’s victory renews interest in his film, streaming platforms compete to get digital rights
)
‘Insane discipline’: Chinese officer goes viral for staying still as Trump’s Air Force One passes by | WATCH
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (May 15, 2026): Kartavya, Inspector Avinash, The WONDERfools- Watch 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
'US citizen since....'This is why Diljit Dosanjh can't enter the political world in India!
‘Sinking the carrier’: 5 ways China could use J-20 fighter jets against the US Navy
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Sleep Deprived': How the USS Abraham Lincoln crew survives endless night operations
)
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak originated from 'NTA source', CBI tells court; 2 more arrested
)
Iran FM says Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels except nations 'at war with us'; says Tehran has 'no trust in US'
)
'We pulled it off without firing a missile': Former US President Barack Obama's BIG statement on Iran
)
India's Green Mirage: Northeast is quietly losing its forest cover while India celebrates gains
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Petrol vs diesel: Which car engine really saves more money in daily driving?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Indian rupee becomes Asia’s worst-performing currency- Who else is on the list?
)
Delhi announces mandatory 2-day WFH, suspend all non-essential foreign travel for government employees
From Anandpur Sahib, Congress' Vijay Inder Singla is leading by 381 votes against his rival, AAP’s Malvinder Singh Kang.
In Fatehgarh Sahib, Congress candidate Amar Singh is leading by 7,556 votes against AAP’s Gurpreet Singh GP.
Also read:Lok Sabha elections 2024: Jailed Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh leads from Khadoor Sahib seat
The grand old party's Sher Singh Ghubaya is leading in the Ferozepur seat against the AAP’s Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar.
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring is leading in Ludhiana against BJP’s Ravneet Singh Bittu.
The ruling AAP in the state is leading in Hoshiarpur, Sangrur and Anandpur Sahib, according to the Election Commission trends.
The polling was held in the state of Punjab in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which was on June 1.
As per the Election Commission's data, the state's voter turnout was 62.80 per cent. During the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the state had recorded a turnout of 65.96 per cent.
(With inputs from agencies)
