Former Canada MP Chandra Arya launches lobby group to counter anti-Hindu rhetoric in Canada

Chandra Arya, former member of parliament for Nepean, Ottawa, has launched the Hindu Public Affairs Council of Canada (HPAC).Arya, initially from India, served in Canadian parliament for over 9 years. He was eliminated because the Liberal candidate for Nepean shortly earlier than the 2023 elections and changed by Mark Carney.The Liberal Party’s choice adopted claims about his involvement with international affect associated to India.Arya has remained outspoken about points affecting Hindu Canadians, significantly issues over the Khalistan motion. Arya criticises the motion’s supporters, saying that such parts are undermining the Hindu neighborhood in Canada. The new lobby group claims to be “unapologetically Hindu” and “resolutely Canadian.” In his announcement on social media, Arya highlighted that whereas the Hindu neighborhood in Canada is numerous, “India is our holy land.” The newly shaped HPAC will work to counter rising anti-Hindu rhetoric and what Arya perceives because the unchecked rise of Khalistani extremism.“In an era when anti-Hindu and Khalistani forces are emboldened and our community is under siege, Canada HPAC rises with resolve,” Mr. Arya mentioned in a put up on X. “We will not stay silent. We will not back down.” Arya additionally remarked that different faiths in Canada, similar to Jewish and Muslim communities, have lobby teams that advocate for his or her pursuits, however Hindu Canadians lack the same political presence. Despite the criticism, Arya has harassed that the HPAC will likely be funded by small donations from Hindu Canadians, rejecting the notion that his efforts are tied to Indian authorities pursuits.