Canada New PM:  Political upheaval continues in Canada. After Justin Trudeau's resignation, many names have emerged who are considered contenders for power in Canada. Meanwhile, Indian-origin Anita Anand is out of this race. She was being seen as Trudeau's replacement.

Anita withdrew from the race for the post of PM

Anita announced through the social media platform X that she is not in the race for the post of Prime Minister. She said that I am not in the race to become the leader of the Liberal Party. Anita Anand is an MP from Oakville, Ontario and she said that she will serve the people here till the next election. 

Anita Anand will not contest the next election

Anita said that just as Trudeau has decided about his future life, I am also thinking about my future journey. She also announced that she is not going to contest the next election.

Anita, the daughter of a Tamil father and a Punjabi mother, has held several ministries in Trudeau's cabinet. She has also held ministries like defense and public service. As defense minister, Anita even led global efforts to provide weapons to Ukraine against Russia.