Prime Minister Trudeau's chair is at risk amid India-Canada tensions. MPs from his own Liberal Party have demanded his resignation. The MPs have given him till October 28 to tender his resignation. CBC News reported that Liberal MPs gathered on Parliament Hill and demanded Trudeau's resignation. A closed-door meeting was held in which disgruntled MPs aired their grievances to Justin Trudeau, exposing growing discontent within the party.
Demand for Justin Trudeau's resignation In a meeting held during the session of the House of Commons, the MPs demanded the resignation. At Wednesday's meeting, disgruntled MPs took their concerns directly to PM Trudeau. Trudeau is facing mounting pressure from within his own party. Disgruntled Liberal MPs have given him an ultimatum until October 28. During a caucus meeting on Wednesday, a document outlining the case for Trudeau's resignation was introduced.
Canada's political situation has changed since India-Canada relations soured.
Given the example of Joe Biden According to a CBC News report, sources who spoke to Radio-Canada say 24 MPs have signed an agreement calling for Trudeau to step down. During a meeting held on Wednesday, British Columbia MP Patrick Wheeler presented a document in favor of Trudeau's resignation. It was said that when US President Joe Biden decided not to run, the Democrats seemed to be gaining the lead. The same could happen in the case of the Liberal Party, the document says.
In the three-hour-long meeting, the MPs were given two minutes each to present their views. According to sources, several MPs have appealed to Trudeau to step down before the next election. Several MPs also stood up in support of Trudeau.
The political situation changed after India-Canada relations soured After the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, there has been a long-standing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. Due to this India recalled its diplomats from Canada and also expelled Canadian diplomats. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police alleged that Indian government agents were involved in criminal activities against Canadian citizens on Canadian soil. India has not cooperated with Canada in the investigation in this matter. However, India objected to these allegations and termed the allegations as baseless.
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