New Delhi: Jagmeet Singh, chief of New Democratic Party (NDP) who is believed to be a pro-Khalistan leader, on Tuesday quit from his post after he failed to retain his seat in the Canada elections. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won the elections for the fourth consecutive time but failed to get a clear mandate.
Singh, who was looking for a third successive win, lost the Burnaby Central seat in British Columbia to Liberal candidate Wade Chang. Chang secured over 40 per cent of the votes, while Singh bagged around 27 per cent.
Singh’s NDP may also lose its national status, after a major decline. For national status, a party needs to secure a minimum of 12 seats.
‘Optimism over struggle’
Taking to X, Singh wrote: “I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. But we are only defeated when we believe those that tell us we can never dream of a better Canada.” The 46-year-old, who became the party leader in 2017, said he was “disappointed” that the NDP could not secure more seats in the elections.
It’s been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign.
I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. 🧵
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 29, 2025
“But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our party. I KNOW that we will always choose hope over fear. New Democrats built this country. We have built the best of Canada. And we aren’t going anywhere,” he wrote. Singh said he has often mentioned a lesson his mother shared with him – the Sikh teaching of “Chardi Kala”, which means “rising spirits”. “Optimism over struggle. This is the spirit I carry tonight,” he underlined.
Prime Minister Mark Carney-led Liberals are set to form the next government in Canada. However, they are unlikely to hold a majority in the parliament.
