Yes, you heard it right! Jagmeet Singh becomes the first Indian Sikh who is elected as the leader of a political party in Canada. This is really a proud moment for India to see a non-white wining elections and standing as a rival to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The 38-year old Sikh won 53.6% of the vote,and will go head to head against current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals in the 2019 government race, The New York Times reports.
“Thank You, New Democrats. The run for Prime Minister beings now #LoveAndCourage,” Singh tweeted Sunday.
Thank you, New Democrats. The run for Prime Minister begins now 🇨🇦#LoveAndCourage pic.twitter.com/FDUem3pfGT
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) October 1, 2017
Singh asserted an unequivocal triumph more than three different applicants and will supplant active pioneer Thomas Mulcair, who hosts headed the gathering since 2012.
Trudeau praised Singh on Twitter, expressing “I anticipate talking soon and working together for Canadians.”
Destined to Indian migrants and brought up in Ontario, the previous criminal safeguard legal counselor is known for his magnetic identity and bright turbans with extraordinary interest to more youthful voters. In September, a video from a battle occasion “Jagmeet and Greet” turned into a web sensation after a lady intruded on Singh’s discourse, blaming him for attempting to force Shariah Law in Canada and being “sleeping with the Muslim Brotherhood.” Singh, who isn’t a Muslim, yet Sikh, was commended for his formed reaction.
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“You know growing up as a dark colored cleaned, turbaned, hairy man, I’ve confronted things like this some time recently. It’s not an issue, we can manage it,” he said. “There will be impediments we will confront, and we will confront them with what? Love and valor,” he said to the gathering of people.
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The NDP is Canada’s third biggest gathering in parliament and Singh was touted as somebody who could revitalize the gathering after it lost 59 situates in the 2015 races.
“To gain ground on these issues, to really improve Canadians’ lives, we owe it to Canadians to frame government,” Mr. Singh said in his acknowledgment discourse. “We owe it to them.”
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This is really a good moment for India and people are really happy to see Jagmeet Singh as the Indian political leader. Way to go Jagmeet! Hearty congratulations to you and wishing you all the very best.
