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Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi appears for MPA exam at Punjab University
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 02:14 PM
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Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi attended his Master in Public Administration exam at Punjab University in Chandigarh on Friday.
Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi was seen at the Punjab University campus in Chandigarh on Friday to sit for his Master of Public Administration (MPA) examination. The exam was part of the postgraduate programme offered by the university's Department of Public Administration.
Channi, who served as the state's chief minister from 2021 to 2022, enrolled in the MPA course after leaving office. He is one of several ex‑politicians who have turned to higher education to deepen their understanding of governance and policy.
His presence at the exam underscores a shift from active politics to academic pursuit, highlighting the importance former leaders place on formal study of public affairs. University officials confirmed his registration and noted that he appeared for the scheduled paper along with other candidates.
The event attracted media attention, reflecting public curiosity about a former chief minister re‑entering the classroom. No statements were released by Channi or his office regarding his future plans after completing the degree.
Channi, who served as the state's chief minister from 2021 to 2022, enrolled in the MPA course after leaving office. He is one of several ex‑politicians who have turned to higher education to deepen their understanding of governance and policy.
His presence at the exam underscores a shift from active politics to academic pursuit, highlighting the importance former leaders place on formal study of public affairs. University officials confirmed his registration and noted that he appeared for the scheduled paper along with other candidates.
The event attracted media attention, reflecting public curiosity about a former chief minister re‑entering the classroom. No statements were released by Channi or his office regarding his future plans after completing the degree.