Ruby Dhalla, a Canadian politician of Indian origin, will run for the leadership of the Liberal Party and potentially become Canada's first woman of colour Prime Minister.&nbsp;
She has been making headlines after giving a bold statement, stressing her plan to deport illegal immigrants if elected.&nbsp;
Her statement about deporting illegal immigrants has raised concerns as well as support from the people. "As Prime Minister, I will deport illegal immigrants and clamp down on human traffickers. That&rsquo;s my promise to you," she said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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Dhalla is aiming to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. On January 22, she officially announced her candidacy to succeed Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party.&nbsp;
<h2>Who is Ruby Dhalla?</h2>
Ruby Dhalla was born to Punjabi immigrants in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has a diverse background, as she has won several beauty pageants, was an actor, and also an entrepreneur.&nbsp;
Dhalla credited Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau's father, for opening Canada's doors to immigrants in the 1970s.
&ldquo;My mother came to Canada in 1972 and I have the opportunity to, through her wishes, through a lot of hard work, drive, and determination, but also because of the great country that Canada is, to fulfill a Canadian dream," she said.&nbsp;
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She began her university studies at McMaster University on a full scholarship before shifting to the University of Winnipeg, where she got a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in political science in 1995.&nbsp;
Dhalla then moved to Toronto, and she did her graduation with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999.
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She described herself as a "self-made businesswoman and entrepreneur" and a person with passion for the Liberal Party and for Canada.&nbsp;
She was also a three-time member of Parliament and believes that she has the experience to navigate Canada's challenges.&nbsp;
Dhalla identified the rising cost of housing, increasing crime rates, the hike in food prices, and the threat of US tariffs as key challenges in Canada.&nbsp;
"Given the tariff threats that Canada is facing, it will have a big impact on Canadian workers and on the Canadian economy," she said.
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Dhalla shared a video message on X and said, &ldquo;Thank you so much, thank you to God, I am so grateful to all of you. We are on the verge of creating history by electing the first woman of color as the leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada.&rdquo;
As she moves forward to outline her vision, Dhalla says, "I look forward to standing up for Canadians and fighting for Canada. As a leader, I will bring the party back into the hands of the members and return it to the centre with practical solutions to the challenges that Canadians are facing. If you want real change from a leader who is not connected to the current administration and has the ability to shake up the system, then join the Liberal Party and join me."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Dhalla is aiming to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian PM. On January 22, she officially announced her candidacy to succeed Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party. 

Ruby Dhalla, a Canadian politician of Indian origin, will run for the leadership of the Liberal Party and potentially become Canada's first woman of colour Prime Minister. She has been making headlines after giving a bold statement, stressing her plan to deport illegal immigrants if elected. Her statement about deporting illegal immigrants has raised concerns as well as support from the people. "As Prime Minister, I will deport illegal immigrants and clamp down on human traffickers. That’s my promise to you," she said in a post on X. Also read: 'Canada is not for sale' hat goes viral amid Trump's threats to make it 51st state Dhalla is aiming to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister. On January 22, she officially announced her candidacy to succeed Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party. Who is Ruby Dhalla? Ruby Dhalla was born to Punjabi immigrants in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has a diverse background, as she has won several beauty pageants, was an actor, and also an entrepreneur. Dhalla credited Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau's father, for opening Canada's doors to immigrants in the 1970s. “My mother came to Canada in 1972 and I have the opportunity to, through her wishes, through a lot of hard work, drive, and determination, but also because of the great country that Canada is, to fulfill a Canadian dream," she said. Also read: Canada's Trudeau confirms he won't run for upcoming elections She began her university studies at McMaster University on a full scholarship before shifting to the University of Winnipeg, where she got a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in political science in 1995. Dhalla then moved to Toronto, and she did her graduation with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999. Also read: Anita Anand, Indian-origin lawmaker, drops out of Canada PM race She described herself as a "self-made businesswoman and entrepreneur" and a person with passion for the Liberal Party and for Canada. She was also a three-time member of Parliament and believes that she has the experience to navigate Canada's challenges. Dhalla identified the rising cost of housing, increasing crime rates, the hike in food prices, and the threat of US tariffs as key challenges in Canada. "Given the tariff threats that Canada is facing, it will have a big impact on Canadian workers and on the Canadian economy," she said. Also read: Chrystia Freeland enters race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Who is she? Dhalla shared a video message on X and said, “Thank you so much, thank you to God, I am so grateful to all of you. We are on the verge of creating history by electing the first woman of color as the leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada.” As she moves forward to outline her vision, Dhalla says, "I look forward to standing up for Canadians and fighting for Canada. As a leader, I will bring the party back into the hands of the members and return it to the centre with practical solutions to the challenges that Canadians are facing. If you want real change from a leader who is not connected to the current administration and has the ability to shake up the system, then join the Liberal Party and join me." (With inputs from agencies)

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ANI | Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a powerful example on India's 76th&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/republic-day-2025" rel="dofollow">Republic Day</a> on Sunday by picking up waste on the Kartavya Path, promoting the concept of plogging and the goal of 'Swacch Bharat' (Clean India).
This gesture, witnessed by thousands, highlighted the importance of cleanliness and community involvement in maintaining public spaces.
PM Modi noticed waste on Kartavya Path and picked it up while receiving Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. PM Modi has emphasised from time to time to be involved in cleanliness acts to ensure a 'Swacch Bharat'.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto joined the celebration as the chief guest of this year.
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PM Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, situated at India Gate, and paid tribute to the brave hearts who laid down their lives for the country, following which President Murmu unfurled the national flag, assisted by Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lieutenant Yogita Saini.
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Around 10,000 special guests were invited to witness the parade, in line with the government's objective to increase 'Jan Bhagidari' in events of national importance. These special guests from different walks of life were the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat'. They include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the schemes of the government.
Tableaux from 16 state governments and Union Territories and 10 ministries and departments of the Central Government highlighting the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' participated in the parade this year.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India news: This gesture by PM Modi, witnessed by thousands, highlighted the importance of cleanliness and community involvement in maintaining public spaces.

ANI | Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a powerful example on India's 76th Republic Day on Sunday by picking up waste on the Kartavya Path, promoting the concept of plogging and the goal of 'Swacch Bharat' (Clean India). This gesture, witnessed by thousands, highlighted the importance of cleanliness and community involvement in maintaining public spaces. PM Modi noticed waste on Kartavya Path and picked it up while receiving Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. PM Modi has emphasised from time to time to be involved in cleanliness acts to ensure a 'Swacch Bharat'. Also read: Meet MULE, Indian Army's robotic dog that steals the show at Republic Day parade This act was particularly significant, given PM Modi's previous emphasis on plogging and community-led initiatives to achieve a cleaner India. In November of last year, he hailed a plogging group in 'Mann Ki Baat' who has been working to clean Ganga ghats in Kanpur. In December of last year, the Ministry of Defence organised a massive plogging programme at more than 400 locations throughout the country as part of the activities of Swachhta Pakhwada. Also read: Indian PM Modi dons yet another bright-coloured turban for Republic Day 2025 Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path, followed by the national anthem with a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105-mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto joined the celebration as the chief guest of this year. This year, Republic Day highlights the 75 years since the enactment of the Constitution and emphasises "Jan Bhagidari" (people's participation). PM Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, situated at India Gate, and paid tribute to the brave hearts who laid down their lives for the country, following which President Murmu unfurled the national flag, assisted by Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Lieutenant Yogita Saini. Also read: 'World's largest democracy': US sends warm wishes to India on 76th Republic Day Around 10,000 special guests were invited to witness the parade, in line with the government's objective to increase 'Jan Bhagidari' in events of national importance. These special guests from different walks of life were the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat'. They include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the schemes of the government. Tableaux from 16 state governments and Union Territories and 10 ministries and departments of the Central Government highlighting the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' participated in the parade this year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from ANI feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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India commemorates its 76th Republic Day on Sunday. The celebrations begin early in the morning, drawing tens of thousands to the national capital for the grand parade. Meanwhile, the CIA shifted its stance on COVID-19 origin suggesting that a lab-related incident is "more likely" than natural transmission through animals. In other news, the United States on Sunday extended greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day. Click on the headlines to read more Republic Day 2025 LIVE: Iconic parade at New Delhi's Kartavya Path begins India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day on Sunday. The celebrations began early in the morning, drawing tens of thousands to the national capital for the grand parade. CIA says lab leak 'more likely' origin of COVID-19, but with 'low confidence' as Ratcliffe takes charge For years, the CIA maintained that it lacked sufficient evidence to determine whether COVID-19 originated from a wet market in Wuhan, China, or an accidental lab leak. However, the agency has now adjusted its stance, suggesting that a lab-related incident is "more likely" than natural transmission through animals. ‘World's largest democracy': US sends warm wishes to India on 76th Republic Day The United States on Sunday extended greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasising the shared values of the two democracies. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talked about the importance of India-US ties, calling it a "defining relationship of the 21st century." Gaza war: Trump wants Jordan, Egypt, & other Arab nations to accept more refugees United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Saturday (January 25) that he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they were accepting from the war-torn Gaza Strip. Watch : Indian Budget 2025: Focus on taxes

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