Diljeet Brar

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Diljeet Brar
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Burrows
Assumed office
September 10, 2019
Preceded byCindy Lamoureux
Personal details
Political partyNew Democratic Party
ResidenceWinnipeg, Manitoba

Diljeet Brar is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the 2019 Manitoba general election.[1] He represents the electoral district of Burrows as a member of the Manitoba New Democratic Party.

A university professor in India prior to his emigration to Canada, Brar subsequently worked for the provincial government of Manitoba.[2] At the time of his election to the legislature, he was the head of Bulla Arts International, an organization based in Winnipeg which offers educational programs in Punjabi arts and culture.[2]

Election results[]

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2019 Manitoba general election: Burrows
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Diljeet Brar 2,555 39.59 +5.8 $22,956.84
Progressive Conservative Jasmine Brar 1,681 26.23 +6.4 $23,945.37
Liberal Sarb Gill 1,178 18.26 -23.3 $12,836.00
Edda Pangilinan 1,022 15.92 $7,024.10
Total valid votes 6,508 100.0  
Total rejected ballots
Turnout 46.08
Eligible voters
New Democratic gain from Liberal Swing +14.6

References[]

  1. ^ Bryce Hoye, "Meet the rookies: Manitobans elect 13 first-time MLAs". CBC News Manitoba, September 11, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Kristin Annable, "Too many signs and no incumbents: A look at 2 of the most diverse ridings in Manitoba". CBC News Manitoba, September 9, 2019.
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