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 Celebration’s choice adopted claims about his involvement with international affect associated to India.Arya has remained outspoken about points affecting Hindu Canadians, significantly considerations over the Khalistan motion. Arya criticises the motion’s supporters, saying that such components are undermining the Hindu neighborhood in Canada. The brand new foyer 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 fashioned HPAC will work to counter rising anti-Hindu rhetoric and what Arya perceives because the unchecked rise of Khalistani extremism.“In an period when anti-Hindu and Khalistani forces are emboldened and our neighborhood is underneath siege, Canada HPAC rises with resolve,” Mr. Arya stated in a put up on X. “We won’t keep silent. We won’t again down.” Arya additionally remarked that different faiths in Canada, similar to Jewish and Muslim communities, have foyer teams that advocate for his or her pursuits, however Hindu Canadians lack an analogous political presence. Regardless of the criticism, Arya has pressured that the HPAC shall be funded via small donations from Hindu Canadians, rejecting the notion that his efforts are tied to Indian authorities pursuits.
