Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the new Canadian Democratic Party (NDP), announced that after losing a place in Burnaby Central, he would withdraw from his side. Singh issued a announcement on Tuesday evening at his Burnaby campaign headquarters, where he, according to NDTV, presented an emotional concession speech.
Singh, known for his attitude to support the Khalistan movement, admitted his seat in third place. The headquarters, formerly known as Burnaby South, were influenced by redistribution before these elections. Singh has been holding this since 2019.
It is assumed that NDP led by Singh will win only 7 seats in the federal elections, which will not reach 12 required for the official party status in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Singh told supporters to resign as soon as the provisional leader is appointed.
Singh entered the stage and thanked his supporters and family during the NDP election evening. He also congratulated the liberal leader Mark Carney for his victory.
“Thank you and everyone in this room, you poured your heart into it. Thank you very much for everything you did. You’re amazing,” he said.
“I know this night is a unsatisfactory night for the new Democrats. We had really good candidates who lost tonight. I know how hard you worked. I spent time with you. I’m so sorry you won’t be able to represent your community. I know you will continue to fight for them,” Singh added.
He was thinking about the victims involved in public life and said, “But we will choose this life for a chance to change the country you love for the better.”
“We can sometimes lose and hurt these losses,” he said.
“I am so grateful to my family. You can’t do this job without great people and you can’t do it without the great family supporting you. Thank you to my family.”
Singh became the leader of the NDP in 2017 and led the party through several federal elections. His announcement means the beginning of the transition of leadership within the NDP after one of its weakest election performances in recent years.
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