Video: Watch Canada PM Justin Trudeau saying more Sikhs in his cabinet than Modi government

March 12, 2016, NewsCrunch

CanadaPM Justin Trudeau, who likes to wear his liberal credentials on his sleeves, said he had more Sikhs in his cabinet than Modi.

He made the statement while interacting with the students at the AmericanUniversity.

A video show a student from Pakistansaying it was heartening to see so many Punjabis in the Canadian government.

Trudeau agreed and took a gentle dig at Modi, with whom he has built a personal friendship.

For the record Trudeau has four Indian-origin Canadians in his cabinet, three of who are Sikhs.

In contrast, Modi has two Sikh Ministers Maneka Gandhi and Harsimrat Badal.

Apart from giving representation to ethnic minorities, Trudeau cabinet also stands out with its emphasis on women; 15 of 30 senior ministerial posts have been awarded to women.