Indian-origin Jagmeet Singh makes history as first non-white opposition leader in Canada's Parliament
Indian-origin Jagmeet Singh has created political history in Canada when he made his debut in the House of Commons as the first non-white leader of a major opposition party in the country.
Mar 20, 2019, 12:38 PM ISTJagmeet Singh becomes first Sikh to lead major Canadian party
Jagmeet Singh, a 38-year-old Indian-origin Sikh lawyer who rose to prominence as an upbeat opponent of police carding, was elected to lead Canada`s New Democrats Party (NDP) into the next federal election, the media reported.
Oct 02, 2017, 12:41 PM ISTJagmeet Singh becomes first Sikh to lead major political party in Canada
A 38-year-old Sikh lawyer was today elected the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, becoming the first non-white politician to head a major political party in the country.
Oct 02, 2017, 10:27 AM ISTCanadian Sikh politician gets racially abused, heckled; handles gracefully - Watch
The incident took place at the Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre where the event themed “JagMeet And Greet” was organised.
Sep 09, 2017, 23:37 PM ISTMeet Jagmeet Singh - the first Sikh in leadership race of a national political party in Canada
The New Democratic Party is one of the three major national parties in Canada.
May 16, 2017, 16:21 PM IST