NEW DELHI: Canadians voted to send 18 Sikhs to parliament this time, the same number as the 2014 polls. The 18 MPs were elected in the provinces of Ontario (10), British Columbia (4), Alberta (3) and Quebec
(1). Of these, 13 belong to the Liberal party, four are from the Conservative party and one from NDP. Sikhs form approximately 2% of the population both in Canada and India, but their representation in politics is unmatched — Canada has 18 MPs of Sikh heritage whereas India just has 13 Sikh MPs in the Lok Sabha.
Punjab, with 13 Lok Sabha seats, has 10 Sikh MPs, including Muhammad Sadique, a member of the Doom community, a Scheduled Caste. Guru Nanak Devs accompanying musician Bhai Mardaana, too, belonged to the Doom community.
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