Sikh lawyer becomes first turbaned MLA to be elected to British Columbia assembly

Aman Singh of National Democratic Party (NDP) became first turbaned Sikh to have been elected to province of British Columbia. Apart from Harjit Sajjan in House of Commons who later became Cana’s defence minister, a turbaned Sikh h never been elected in its own legislative assembly until October 24. At least eight Indo-Canians me it to 87-member Assembly of British Columbia province out of total 27 Indian-origin candidates took part in elections.

All eight members including Aman Singh belonged to NDP that secured a majority of 55 seats in House and three of m are females. Aman Singh, rewned human rights lawyer created history on Saturday night and became first turbaned Sikh MLA in British Columbia. It was also first province to have elected first Punjabi, Moe Sihota as an MLA back in 1986 followed by a Sikh, Ujjal Dosanjh as Premier in 2001. Singh also caused a stir in Canian politics as he defeated former journalist Jas Johal of opposition Liberal Party in Richmond-Queensborough. It is a first for British Columbia as majority of Indo-Canians victories have been registered in Indian-dominated city of Surrey.

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Aman Singh calls it ‘true hour’

Soon after results were out, Aman Singh took to Twitter by thanking voters that helped him to become an MLA in British Columbia. Calling it a “true hour” to have been able to stand for people, Singh expressed gratitude towards his entire team that led his campaign. Singh was born in Hong Kong and was close to defeat Johal in 2017. Jas Johal, who defeated Singh by 134 votes, is a Sikh but does t sport a turban just like Ujjal Dosanjh. 

Or prominent names that were elected in legislative assembly of Cana’s British Columbia include Labour minister harry Bains, deputy Speaker Raj Chuhan, former minister Jinny Sims and parliamentary secretaries Jagrup Brar and Ravi Kahlon. Bains mand to secure his seat in Surrey-Newton and defeated Punjabi Paul Boparai of Liberal Party. Hailing from Hardaspur vill near Jalandhar, Bains has been retaining hi seat since 2005. 

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