Canadian oppn leader issues clarification after backlash over Diwali event cancellation – Times of India

Canada’s opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday issued a clarification after reports emerged about a canceled Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill.A statement from Poilievre’s office, shared by Indo-Canadian host Darshan Maharaja on X, addressed the situation and explained that the decision was made hastily and confirmed that Diwali celebrations would proceed as planned.”To be clear, any suggestion that Mr. Poilievre has cancelled this event is patently false. This event has always been hosted by a member of the Conservative Caucus, this year being MP Doherty, and has never been organized by the Leader of the Opposition or his office. While there have been changes to the location and timing, MP Doherty will still be hosting an event to celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas in Ottawa with members of the South Asian community and the Conservative Caucus,” the statement read.”Mr. Poilievre looks forward to celebrating these important cultural and religious occasions with…