BC Election

VANCOUVER (Rajeev Sharma): Fifteen candidates of Punjabi origin have won seats in British Columbia’s provincial election, with 12 representing the Conservative Party and three elected from the New Democratic Party (NDP), according to Canadian media reports. The results came alongside a major Conservative breakthrough in Surrey, a city known for its large Punjabi community. All 10 electoral districts in Surrey reportedly went to Conservative candidates, marking a significant shift in the region’s political representation. The provincial election was held on October 24 for the 93-seat British Columbia Legislative Assembly. With more than 99 per cent of polling stations counted, media…