Charanjit Singh Channi was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab on September 20, 2021 at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh.
- He became the first Dalit Chief Minister of the state. Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered him oath of office and secrecy.
- In Punjab, which has the highest percentage of Dalit population among the States — close to 32% — political parties have been making all out efforts to garner their support
- Channi replaced the Captain Amarinder Singh, who had resigned from the post of Chief Minister on September 18, 2021 after being allegedly humiliated by the party.
