Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya’s recent decision to join the race for Canada’s Prime Minister has stirred controversy, with some critics mocking his language skills and accent. Arya, a representative of Nepean and a member of Canada’s Liberal Party, made the announcement in a post on X, stating that his aim is to “lead a small, more efficient government to rebuild our nation and secure prosperity for future generations.”
However, his bid was met with ridicule from certain quarters, including a comment by user Chris Brunet, who mocked Arya’s “broken English” and “thick Indian accent.” Brunet compared Arya’s situation to one where a person from Canada would move to India, take a basic language course, and then attempt to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In his post, Arya outlined several issues he believes Canada is facing, including economic challenges, and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the country through bold political decisions. He emphasized the need for leadership that isn’t afraid to make tough choices to restore hope, create equal opportunities, and secure a prosperous future for the next generation.
Chandra Arya, originally from Karnataka, has represented Nepean since 2015 and is a three-time winner of the parliamentary seat. Arya is also known for his unique contribution to the Canadian parliament, where he became the first to speak in Kannada, his mother tongue, in the legislature.
Despite the mockery, Arya’s announcement has ignited a larger conversation on leadership and representation, with his supporters backing his vision for a more inclusive and effective government.
