Indian-Origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya Addresses House In Kannada, Files Nomination For PM Race: Watch

<p>Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya officially entered the race for the next prime minister after filing a nomination and addressing the House in Kannada.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A native of Tumkur district in Karnataka, Arya completed his MBA from Dharwad before moving to Canada. Earlier this week, he announced his candidacy for the position of prime minister following Justin Trudeau’s resignation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>”I am running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada to lead a small, more efficient government to rebuild our nation and secure prosperity for future generations,” said the Liberal Party MP from Napean in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>
<p>”We are facing significant structural problems that haven’t been seen for generations and solving them will require tough choices. I have always worked hard for what is best for Canadians, and for the sake of our children and grandchildren, we must make bold decisions that are absolutely necessary. If elected as the next Leader of the Liberal Party I offer my knowledge and expertise to do so,” his post read.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>🚨 Kannada in Canada !!<br /><br />Canadian MP Chandra Arya officially enters the race to become Canada’s next Prime Minister and speaks in Kannada after filing his nomination. <a href=”https://t.co/KicFGn7Hk8″>pic.twitter.com/KicFGn7Hk8</a></p>
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<p>Arya has been vocal in criticising Khalistan supporters for celebrating the assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and condemning the defacing of Hindu temples in Canada. He was described as a “genuine advocate of India” by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He admitted the nation is facing a “perfect storm” and pointed out issues faced by the younger generation such as affordability. “The working middle class is struggling today, and many working families are retiring directly into poverty,” he added.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The MP believes India to be a significant and growing market for Canada’s export investments.&nbsp;</p>
<p>”Canada deserves leadership that isn’t afraid to make the big decisions. Decisions that rebuild our economy, restore hope, create equal opportunities for all Canadians, and secure prosperity for our children and grandchildren,” Arya has said in the past.&nbsp;</p>