Indian-origin Navjit Kaur Brar, a healthcare worker in Canada, has become the first turban-wearing Sikh woman to be elected as a city councillor of Brampton city. Navjit Kaur Brar is a respiratory therapist and won the race in Wards 2 and 5 in the municipal council polls in Brampton city.
Navjit Kaur Brar secured 28.85% of the votes cast beating Jermaine Chambers who got 22.59% and Carmen Wilson who was chosen by 15.41% people, local media reports said.
“I am so proud of @Navjitkaurbrar. She was a selfless and dedicated front-line healthcare worker during the pandemic. She has stepped up for public service and I am confident she will be a phenomenal addition to Brampton City Council,” Brampton mayor Patrick Brown said.
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Navjit Kaur Brar had previously ran as Ontario NDP candidate in Brampton West but had lost to Amarjot Sandhu.
“I think a lot of people can relate to me. I’m just a respiratory therapist. I’ve actually worked with a lot of people. I’m a mom of three and a lot of people in Brampton are families," Navjit Kaur Brar said.
{{/usCountry}}“I think a lot of people can relate to me. I’m just a respiratory therapist. I’ve actually worked with a lot of people. I’m a mom of three and a lot of people in Brampton are families," Navjit Kaur Brar said.
{{/usCountry}}“I’m excited. I’m so proud of all Bramptonians who have voted, making sure our voices are being heard more than ever before,” she added.