Indian-origin Navjit Kaur Brar, a healthcare employee in Canada, has grow to be the primary turban-wearing Sikh girl to be elected as a metropolis councillor of Brampton metropolis. Navjit Kaur Brar is a respiratory therapist and gained the race in Wards 2 and 5 within the municipal council polls in Brampton metropolis.
Navjit Kaur Brar secured 28.85% of the votes solid beating Jermaine Chambers who acquired 22.59% and Carmen Wilson who was chosen by 15.41% individuals, native media studies stated.
“I’m so pleased with @Navjitkaurbrar. She was a selfless and devoted front-line healthcare employee throughout the pandemic. She has stepped up for public service and I’m assured she will likely be an outstanding addition to Brampton Metropolis Council,” Brampton mayor Patrick Brown stated.
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Navjit Kaur Brar had beforehand ran as Ontario NDP candidate in Brampton West however had misplaced to Amarjot Sandhu.
“I believe lots of people can relate to me. I’m only a respiratory therapist. I’ve truly labored with lots of people. I’m a mother of three and lots of people in Brampton are households,” Navjit Kaur Brar stated.
“I’m excited. I’m so pleased with all Bramptonians who’ve voted, ensuring our voices are being heard greater than ever earlier than,” she added.