Ontario Liberal Candidate Dropped Over Offensive Social Media Posts

Viresh Bansal's suspension follows backlash over comments targeting Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Viresh Bansal, Liberal candidate for Oshawa, was suspended after past social media posts resurfaced, sparking widespread criticism.
Bansal's 2023 posts included derogatory remarks about Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and a homophobic slur directed at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The World Sikh Organization and several other Liberal candidates publicly called for Bansal's removal, condemning his comments as hateful and harmful.
Bansal issued a public apology, expressing remorse to the Sikh and LGBTQ2S+ communities, acknowledging the offense caused by his remarks.
Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie initially condemned Bansal's comments but faced increasing pressure before ultimately suspending his campaign.