Newly sworn-in Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday urged the Centre to repeal agri laws, and said his party stands firmly behind farmers agitating against the “black” farm laws

Thanking the party leadership, Channi told reporters here that the party has given a standard person an excellent honour. He also described Rahul Gandhi as a “revolutionary leader”.

Channi, the primary Dalit chief minister of the state, said he will become the voice of the folk of Punjab and can always remain accessible to the people.

“Together, we’ve to form Punjab prosperous. Punjab is primarily an agrarian state. This government may be a pro-farmer government, this is often Congress government,” he said.

Farmers in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are protesting against three contentious farm laws. Several rounds of meetings between the Centre and farmer leaders have led to a deadlock.

This government is of the people of Punjab, he further said, adding Congress” ideology is to require everyone along.

On his predecessor, Amarinder Singh, Channi said he did good work as CM.

“He is additionally referred to as protector of water rights. he’s our party leader,” he said.

The party supreme headquarters has given an 18-point programme and that we are committed thereto , said Channi, adding promises made are going to be fulfilled.

“We will ensure a transparent government,” he said.