In a video message, he said, “Migrants in Punjab have always contributed to the development of the state. They work in factories and elsewhere and they enjoy our love and affection. We have close relations with them. I was talking about AAP leaders like Durgesh Pathak, Sanjay Singh and Arvind Kejriwal who come to Punjab and create disturbance.
While addressing a rally in Ropar, Channi had said that people from UP and Bihar whom he called ‘brothers’ should not be allowed to enter Punjab.
Defending Channi, Priyanka said, “What Channi said was that Punjab should be run by Punjabis. His statement was misinterpreted. I don’t think anyone from UP has any interest in coming and ruling Punjab.
Attacking PM Modi and Delhi CM Kejriwal with reference to “Punjabiat”, he said their point Punjabiiyat “makes me laugh”.
“How much understanding of Punjabiyat does he have? You have to live Punjabiism to understand this. It is a sentiment. I am married in a Punjabi family. Let me tell you what Punjabiiyat is. My father-in-law left everything in Pakistan to start his own business in Moradabad. This is Punjabiyat, which is service, hard work and honesty. Punjabiyat never bows before anyone except the Almighty.
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