| Jagmeet Singh is the Leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017, previously serving as a Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament. |
| He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, with his first name, Jagmeet, meaning 'friend of the Earth.' |
| Jagmeet's parents sent him to Punjab, India, at age one, before reuniting in St. John’s and Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador. |
| Facing racism growing up, he decided to stop cutting his hair and embrace his cultural heritage as a Sikh. |
| Despite being bullied, Jagmeet's parents taught him martial arts for self-defense, including Taekwondo, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. |
| At age 10, Jagmeet was sexually abused by his Taekwondo coach, disclosed years later in his book. |
| Relocating to Windsor, Ontario, Jagmeet faced severe bullying and attended school in Michigan. |
| Before politics, he practiced law, providing free legal counsel and advice to various groups in need. |
| Jagmeet entered politics at his brother’s encouragement, aiming to represent equality and justice. |
| In 2011, he became the first turbaned Sikh to sit in Queen’s Park, representing the Peel region. |
| In 2023, Jagmeet committed to pursuing justice in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, expressing accountability concerns for Narendra Modi. |
