The Canadian Election Outcome: Mark Carney retains power, Jagmeet Singh faces defeat
2025 Canada Election Outcome: Pro-Khalistan Candidate Jagmeet Singh, Advocating for RSS Ban, Suffers a Significant Defeat, Loses 'Nationwide Party' Standing
A Changing Political Landscape
Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), is taking a hit following the 2025 Canadian Election. While Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to hang onto power after an unexpected performance, the NDP is stumbling. Despite the Liberal Party facing a challenge from US President Donald Trump, Singh and his party failed to make an impact.
Singh's Misfortunes
Singh lost his seat in the House of Commons, a position he's held since 2019, coming in third. His constituency of Burnaby Central in British Columbia was affected by redistribution ahead of this election. The NDP, which won 24 seats in the previous elections, failed to secure even 12 seats, a necessary requirement to retain national party status. Singh has announced his intention to step down as the Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party.
Jagmeet Singh has always been vocal about his support for pro-Khalistan movements and faced criticism for his anti-India rhetoric. His demand for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) added fuel to the fire.
A History of Controversy
Singh's vocal stance against India has led to diplomatic friction, resulting in visa denials from India in both 2013 and 2018. He is the first legislator from a Western country to be prohibited from entering India for political reasons.
The rise and fall of Singh has consequences beyond the borders of Canada. Tensions between India and Canada had already been escalating due to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation that India was involved in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
A Leader Emerging
Born on January 2, 1979, in Scarborough, Ontario, Jagmeet Singh began his political career in 2011 as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in Ontario. He was the first NDP member to be elected in Peel Region and was praised for attracting youthful volunteers and his effective use of social media[1].
In 2017, Singh became the leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP), making history as the first racialized leader of a major Canadian federal party. He was also the first turban-wearing Sikh elected to the Ontario legislature. However, his recent defeat marks a downturn in his political influence[3][4].
[1] - "Jagmeet Singh becomes first racialized leader of a major federal party in Canada." CBC News. Accessed Nov 7, 2025.[2] - "Jagmeet Singh loses seat in Canadian election." CTV News. Accessed Nov 7, 2025.[3] - "India-Canada tensions escalate over death of Khalistani extremist." The Indian Express. Accessed Nov 7, 2025.[4] - "Jagmeet Singh to step down as NDP leader following election defeat." Global News. Accessed Nov 7, 2025.[5] - "Jagmeet Singh's defeat a hope for better India-Canada ties." The Times of India. Accessed Nov 7, 2025.
- The setback in the 2025 Canadian Election for Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), could potentially mark a shift in India-Canada relations, given Singh's previous association with Khalistani sympathizers and his controversial anti-India stance.
- Despite the Liberal Party's challenge from US President Donald Trump, the NDP, led by Singh, failed to make an impact in the 2025 Canadian Election, resulting in a loss of his seat in the House of Commons and the party failing to secure the necessary seats to retain national party status.
- General-news outlets have reported that Jagmeet Singh lost his seat in the House of Commons, coming in third, and he has announced his intention to step down as the Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party following his election defeat.
- In the realm of crime and justice, the controversial status of Jagmeet Singh as a sympathizer of pro-Khalistan movements and his demand for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had added fuel to the already escalating tensions between India and Canada.
