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Ruby Dhalla disqualified from Canada PM race
Born in Winnipeg to Punjabi immigrants, Dhalla was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 from Brampton-Springdale.
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Ruby Dhalla, the Indo-Canadian candidate vying for the leadership of the Liberal Party and Canada’s Prime Ministerial office, announced on Feb. 22 that she has been disqualified from the race.
Calling the decision “shocking”, Dhalla, a former Member of Parliament, alleged that the party's decision was based on "false and fabricated" accusations and that it was leaked to the media before she was officially informed.
In a post on X, she stated, “I have just been informed by the Liberal Party of Canada that I have been disqualified from the leadership race. This decision is both shocking and deeply disappointing, especially since it was leaked to the media.”
I have just been informed by the Liberal Party of Canada that I have been disqualified from the leadership race. This decision is both shocking and deeply disappointing, especially since it was leaked to the media.
— Ruby Dhalla (@DhallaRuby) February 21, 2025
The allegations that the party have used against me are false, &… pic.twitter.com/VprPUEmLXL
Dhalla's disqualification comes a day after she dismissed Canadian media reports alleging interference by India in her leadership campaign. The Globe and Mail had reported that the Liberal Party had questioned her regarding "possible foreign interference" from the Indian government. However, a party spokesperson told CBC News that no such questions were asked.
“One day it was foreign interference, one day it was campaign violations – all in an attempt to keep me from debating Carney and winning,” Dhalla said. She added that the tactics used against her confirmed that her campaign message was gaining traction and that "the establishment felt threatened."
Dhalla, who announced her bid in January, had positioned herself as a candidate focusing on immigration and border security, stating, "As Prime Minister, I will deport illegal immigrants and clamp down on human traffickers."
Born in Winnipeg to Punjabi immigrants, Dhalla was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 from Brampton-Springdale.
Her disqualification comes as the Liberal Party looks for a successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in early January, stating he could no longer be the “best option” in the next election.
The frontrunners in the leadership race include former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, and government house leader Karina Gould.
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