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Who is 'Trudeau critic' Chandra Arya running to replace him as PM
Arya recently called for Trudeau to 'step aside' and has also batted for Chrystia Freeland's leadership.
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Chandra Arya, Liberal MP from Nepean, sprang a surprise on Jan. 10 by declaring himself as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister of Canada.
In a social media post, he announced his candidature, holding that he was “ready to lead a small, more efficient government" to rebuild the nation and secure prosperity for future generations.
While the process of choosing a successor to Justin Trudeau is still to be formally initiated, Arya has become the first candidate to make public his intent. He is known for his “pro-India stance” as he has been openly opposing any proposals or motions brought up on the floor of the House in support of Sikh separatism or “anti-India campaigns”.
Another senior member of the Liberal caucus and sitting Transport Minister, Anita Anand, is also considered a strong candidate for the post of Prime Minister. She is the first woman MP of Indian descent considered a strong candidate for the top political post.
Justin Trudeau often faced criticism by the Government of India for not taking any action against those performing “anti-India activities carried out from the Canadian soil.”
When Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sprang a major surprise by sending a resignation letter to Justin Trudeau on Dec. 17, hours before she was to present her fall financial statement in the House of Commons, Chandra Arya was the first member of the Liberal caucus to declare his support for her as the replacement of Justin Trudeau.
He was also the first Liberal MP of South Asian descent to ask Justin Trudeau to step down as he claimed he had a “difference of opinion” with the Prime Minister on various contagious issues. He posted a letter on his social media handles within a few hours after Justin Trudeau rejigged his Cabinet following Chrystia Freeland’s resignation.
“Bold political decisions are not optional—they are necessary. With prudence and pragmatism as my guiding principles, I am stepping forward to take on this responsibility and lead Canada as its next Prime Minister. Join me in this journey. Let us rebuild, revitalize, and secure the future. For all Canadians, for generations to come,” he said in his social media post.
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