| 1. Dr. Charanjit Singh is an Indian politician and doctor who defeated the three-time MLA Charanjit Singh Channi in the 2022 State Legislative Assembly Elections. |
| 2. He is an ophthalmologist and the state vice-president of the Doctors’ Wing, having graduated from Chandigarh’s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. |
| 3. Initially, he joined the Indian National Congress and served as the secretary of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) and was a member of the Congress’s SC branch. |
| 4. Dr. Singh previously contested against Channi in 2017, securing 34% of the vote, while Channi received 42%. |
| 5. He raised issues like illegal mining, the "goonda" tax, and corruption within the Congress staff during his campaign. |
| 6. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal supported Dr. Singh's campaign, emphasizing the problems of illegal mining and goonda tax. |
| 7. Dr. Singh accused Channi of involvement in illegal activities and stated that he is the "real ‘aam aadmi’" serving the community genuinely. |
| 8. Following a defeat in the elections, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi resigned on 11 March 2022, acknowledging the defeat and expressing hope for the new government to continue beneficial policies. |
| 9. Dr. Charanjit Singh is an Indian politician and eye surgeon who defeated the three-time MLA Charanjit Singh Channi in the 2022 State Legislative Assembly Elections. |
| 10. In the 2022 election, Dr. Singh defeated Channi in Chamkaur Sahib by a margin of approximately 8,000 votes, securing 70,248 votes compared to Channi's 62,306. |
| 11. He also defeated Channi in the Bhadaur seat by a margin of over 37,000 votes, marking a significant political shift in the region. |
