Canada: Conservatives call for official resignation of Raj Grewal
Ottawa, Nov 29 (IBNS): Federal Conservatives have called for an official resignation of Liberal MP Raj Grewal, media reports said.
Grewal had announced his resignation from his Ontario seat owing to "personal and medical reasons".
Later, according to the Prime Minister's office, it was revealed that Grewal is seeking treatment for a gambling addiction.
The House of Commons Speaker has, however, revealed that Grewal is yet to formally step down as the MP.
Announcing his resignation on Facebook, Grewal had said: "Yesterday, I informed the Chief Government Whip that I will be resigning my seat as Member of Parliament for Brampton East due to personal and medical reasons."
Grewal was elected to represent the Brampton East riding in the House of Commons.
Addressing the people of his riding, he said: "To the people of Brampton East, serving as your MP has been the greatest privilege of my life. This has been a decision I've struggled with for some time now and one I made with great difficulty and real sadness. But I feel I need this time to focus on my health and family.
"I am grateful for your unwavering support over the past three years. Brampton East is and will always be a special part of my life. I will continue to work for this community and am hopeful I will have the opportunity to serve you again."
Terming Grewal's decision to step down as correct, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is also a Liberal leader, had tweeted, "Yesterday, I learned that Raj Grewal is facing serious personal challenges, and today he announced he is stepping down as Member of Parliament for Brampton East. While it may have been a difficult decision, it was the right one. I hope he receives the support he needs."
Yesterday, I learned that Raj Grewal is facing serious personal challenges, and today he announced he is stepping down as Member of Parliament for Brampton East. While it may have been a difficult decision, it was the right one. I hope he receives the support he needs.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 22, 2018
Grewal, the son of an airport cab driver, was elected as the MP in 2015.
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