Indian-origin Jagmeet Singh creates political history in Canada, becomes the first non-White leader in House of Commons

Indian-origin Jagmeet Singh has created political history in Cana when he me his debut in  House of Commons as first n-white leer of a major opposition party in country.  arrival of turbaned leer into house on Monday, cheered by all members, coincided with induction of a senior woman member into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet.

Singh, 40,  leer of New Democratic Party, placed his hand over his heart as he walked into House of Commons, lower of house of Parliament, before daily question period.

He was elected in federal by-elections held on February 25. Singh's first words as an elected lawmaker were about last week's terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand.

"I want to begin by expressing our solidarity with people of New Zealand who are mourning attack on Muslim brors and sisters... in Christchurch," he said.

About 50 people were killed last week in Pacific country's worst-ever mass shooting. He n launched his first question about housing in Burnaby-South.

"I met a mom in Burnaby. She bought a home, but cant afford to live re anymore. Her daughter has a good job, but only gets by because she lives in basement. Her son does t see a future. Like too many Canians, he has lost all hope," Singh said.

"However,  prime minister is telling families like irs to wait for help. I believe that better is possible. Will government commit to building half a million new affordable homes?" he said.

Prime Minister Trudeau responded by congratulating Singh for his entry into Commons, before touting government's record on fighting poverty. Singh's remarks echoed mood of House on a crucial day when prime minister beleaguered by resignations of his two key cabinet colleagues.

Speculations are rife that last budget of  Trudeau government with an eye on  general elections in October is expected to have several attractions for middle class.